~ 1
■ noun the loud, harsh cry of a donkey.
■ verb utter a ~.
↘speak or laugh loudly and harshly.
Origin
ME: from OFr. brait 'a shriek', braire 'to cry', perh. ult. of Celtic origin.
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~ 2
■ verb archaic crush to small pieces, especially with a pestle and mortar.
Origin
ME: from OFr. breier , of Gmc origin; related to break 1 .