BRAW


Meaning of BRAW in English

I. ˈbrȯ, ˈbrȧ adjective

( -er/-est )

Etymology: alteration of earlier brawf brave, from Middle French brave — more at brave

1. chiefly Scotland

a.

(1) : fine , splendid

a braw house

a braw new gown

(2) : pleasant , fine — used especially of the weather

a braw night

b. of a person

(1) : good , nice

my braw lad

(2) : handsome , attractive

a braw gallant

(3) : well dressed

2. chiefly Scotland : pretty

it costs a braw penny

a braw fight

II. adverb

Scotland : very , quite

not feeling braw well

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.