braw

American

[braw, brah] / brɔ, brɑ /

adjective

Scot. and North England.

fine or fine-looking; excellent.
finely dressed; dressed in a splendid or gaudy fashion.

braw British

/ brɔː, brɑː /

adjective

fine or excellent, esp in appearance or dress

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plural noun

best clothes

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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

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

Aye, but he's wild to get at me, and I don't know just what a braw scout should do under the circumstances.

From Project Gutenberg

It's narrow, narrow, make your bed, And learn to lie your lane; For I'm gaun o'er the sea, Fair Annie, A braw bride to bring hame.

From Project Gutenberg

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