brawn

[brawn]

noun

1. strong, well-developed muscles.

2. muscular strength.

   Synonyms: power, might, sturdiness, muscle, robustness, brawniness

3. Chiefly British.

   1. a boar's or swine's flesh, especially when boiled and pickled.

   2. headcheese.

brawn

/ brɔːn /

noun

1. strong well-developed muscles

2. physical strength, esp as opposed to intelligence

3. a seasoned jellied loaf made from the head and sometimes the feet of a pig or calf

Word History and Origins

Origin of brawn¹

1275–1325; Middle English brawne < Old French braon slice of flesh ( Provençal bradon ) < Germanic; compare German Braten joint of meat, akin to Old English brǣd flesh

Word History and Origins

Origin of brawn¹

C14: from Old French braon slice of meat, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German brāto , Old English brǣd flesh

Example Sentences

The Wallaroos came with brain as well as brawn, poking holes with kicks in behind England's defence.

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Whitney High in Cerritos, long regarded as having one of the best academic schools inthe nation, proved on Saturday how brains and brawn can go together.

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He’s just a schoolyard bully with less brawn and brain than he thinks, but excels at survival.

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A source who had investigated the Maldera brothers told France 3 that Jean-Pierre had been the brain behind their schemes, while Robert had been the brawn.

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Even more important than the brawn though is the brain.

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