brae

noun

chiefly Scotland
: a hillside especially along a river

Word History

Etymology

Middle English bra, from Old Norse brā eyelid; akin to Old English brǣw eyebrow, and probably to Old English bregdan to move quickly — more at braid

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of brae was in the 13th century

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“Brae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brae. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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