braw
Americanadjective
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fine or fine-looking; excellent.
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finely dressed; dressed in a splendid or gaudy fashion.
adjective
plural noun
Other Word Forms
- brawlie adverb
- brawlis adverb
- brawly adverb
- brawlys adverb
Etymology
Origin of braw
First recorded in 1555–65; variant of brave
Example Sentences
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Two white boaters on Friday pleaded guilty to harassment charges in connection with an Alabama riverfront braw l that drew national attention.
From Washington Times
In Eugene Maleska crossword terminology, he's braw and pulchritudinous, while Will Shortz, current puzzle editor for The New York Times, might define him as a "wower," the clue being "Turns heads, in a way."
From Literature
It culminated in Holyrood Park, where the word "braw" was spelled out to mark the start of the Year of Young People.
From BBC
“What mair cud ye want than this braw place, laddies?” he demanded, as he sat there, and swept his hand around in a semi-circle.
From Project Gutenberg
"Then he was a braw poacher, was he?" burst from Alec.
From Project Gutenberg
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