bréhaigne

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French

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Etymology

Inherited from Middle French brehaigne, from Old French baraigne, baraing, of uncertain origin. Likely a derivative from Frankish *bar, from Proto-Germanic *bazaz (bare). More at English bare, English barren.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bʁe.ɛɲ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛɲ

Adjective

bréhaigne (plural bréhaignes)

  1. (of animals or humorous, colloquial of people) sterile

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