Braine

[ breyn ]

noun

1. John Gerard, 1922–86, English novelist.

Braine

/ breɪn /

noun

1. BraineJohn (Gerard)19221986MEnglishWRITING: novelist John ( Gerard ). 1922–86, English novelist, whose works include Room at the Top (1957) and Life at the Top (1962)

Example Sentences

Vendome, finding himself anticipated, fell back to Braine le Leude without firing a shot.

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They cleared the town of Braine and the high ground beyond it of strong hostile detachments.

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I have sifted out for other mens sakes the flower of my fancye, that I have left nothing but the branne in my braine.

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Then swept forward the second battle of the Marne, and Braine was liberated in September.

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Far away at Braine l'Alleud a vivid streak of gold has rent the bank of heavy clouds.

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