Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
blereau. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
blereau, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
blereau in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
blereau you have here. The definition of the word
blereau will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
blereau, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Middle French
Etymology
From Old French blereau, which according to Bratchet is from a diminutive of blé (“corn, wheat”) thus meaning an animal that feeds on corn.
Noun
blereau m (plural blereaux)
- badger
Descendants
References
- Brachet, A. (1873) “blereau”, in Kitchin, G. W., transl., Etymological dictionary of the French language (Clarendon Press Series), 1st edition, London: Oxford/MacMillan and Co.