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branny

[ bran-ee ]

/ ˈbræn i /

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adjective, bran·ni·er, bran·ni·est.

of, containing, or like bran.

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Origin of branny

First recorded in 1525–35; bran + -y¹

Words nearby branny

Branhamella, brank, branks, branle, brannigan, branny, Branson, brant, Brantford, Branting, bran tub

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Example sentences from the Web for branny

If you don't mind, Branny, I think we'll go off somewhere— by ourselves.
Brother Copas|Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
Branny named, one by one, the rest of the Trustees, all persons of importance.
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After a few days, a scurf or branny scales will begin to form on the skin.
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After tea Branny told them all very gravely that this must be her last visit.
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They are generally followed by branny desquamation of the cuticle in the position they have occupied.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various

Medical definitions for branny

branny

[ brăn′ē ]

adj.

Resembling broken layers of small husklike scales.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.

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