I. ˈbrā noun
( -s )
Etymology: modification of French broie, from Middle French, probably alteration of braie breeches, from Latin braca — more at braccae
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II.
variant of bray IV
III. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Afrikaans brei, from Middle Dutch bereiden to prepare, from bereit ready, from be- + a word akin to Old High German reiti ready — more at ready
Africa : to soften (skins or leather) by working with the hands