bréhaigne

French

Alternative forms
  • brehaigne

Etymology

From Middle French brehaigne, from Old French baraigne, baraing, of uncertain origin. Likely a derivative from Frankish *bar, from Proto-Germanic *bazaz (“bare”). More at English bare.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bʁe.ɛɲ/
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Adjective

bréhaigne (plural bréhaignes)

  1. (of animals or humorous, colloquial of people) sterile
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