brent

[ brent ]

noun,plural brents, (especially collectively) brent.
  • Also called brent goose .

Other definitions for Brent (2 of 2)

Brent
[ brent ]

noun
  1. Margaret, 1600?–1671?, U.S. colonial landowner, born in England: regarded as an early feminist.

  2. a borough of Greater London, England.

  1. a male given name.

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How to use brent in a sentence

  • Who ever heard of the Brents till they sprang up like mushrooms in this new world?

    Sir Christopher | Maud Wilder Goodwin
  • While we were waiting for our rooms, along came the Ford with Harry and Brents patrol.

    Roy Blakeley's Silver Fox Patrol | Percy Keese Fitzhugh
  • But anyway, we didnt have to go far, for almost right away we heard a voice, and it was Brents.

    Roy Blakeley's Silver Fox Patrol | Percy Keese Fitzhugh
  • If it rained this tree would keep us dry, one of Brents patrol spoke up.

    Roy Blakeley's Silver Fox Patrol | Percy Keese Fitzhugh
  • It was a desperate thing for Zita to attempt, after treating the Brents so shamelessly.

    The Master Mystery | Arthur B. Reeve and John W. Grey

British Dictionary definitions for Brent

Brent

/ (brɛnt) /


noun
  1. a borough of NW Greater London. Pop: 267 800 (2003 est). Area: 44 sq km (17 sq miles)

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