/brawn/ , n.
1. strong, well-developed muscles.
2. muscular strength.
3. Chiefly Brit.
a. a boar's or swine's flesh, esp. when boiled and pickled.
b. headcheese.
[ 1275-1325; ME brawne braon slice of flesh (Pr bradon ) Braten joint of meat, akin to OE braed flesh ]
Syn. 2. brawniness, robustness, muscle, sturdiness, might, power.