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French
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
Adjective
bréhaigne (plural bréhaignes)
- (of animals or humorous, colloquial of people) sterile
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