bray


2bray

verb

Definition of BRAY

transitive verb
1
: to crush or grind fine <bray seeds in a mortar>
2
: to spread thin <bray printing ink>

Origin of BRAY

Middle English, from Anglo-French braier, breier, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German brehhan to break — more at break
First Known Use: 14th century

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