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brannigan

[ bran-i-guhn ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

First recorded in 1925–30; probably from proper name

To have been one of the beings he so cunningly imitated, Corny Brannigan would have given his right hand.

You—you ought to have seen his expression when he saw that I wasnt Mrs. Brannigan, went on Chick, wiping the tears from his eyes.

Then she can take out them papers and marry Mike Brannigan that's been waitin' in the hopes you'd pass over.

Brannigan raised his rifle and waited till the pair should come within easier range.

But the calf by her side kept getting in the way, and Brannigan's finger lingered on the trigger, awaiting a clearer shot.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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