BREEZE

I. noun Etymology: probably from Spanish brisa northeast wind Date: 1626 1. a light gentle wind, a wind of from 4 to 31 miles (6 to 50 kilometers) an hour, something easily done ; cinch , ~less adjective II. intransitive verb (~d; breezing) Date: 1907 to move swiftly and airily , to make progress quickly and easily , III. noun see: braise Date: 1726 residue from the making of coke or charcoal