~ 1
■ noun
1》 a gentle wind.
2》 informal something easy to do.
■ verb informal come or go in a casual or cheerful manner.
↘( ~ through ) deal with or accomplish with ease.
Origin
C16 (in sense 'NE wind'): prob. from Old Sp. and Port. briza .
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~ 2
■ noun small cinders mixed with sand and cement to make ~ blocks.
Origin
C16: from Fr. braise , brese 'live coals'.