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brae

nounplace

steep hillside or hilltop edge

A hillside or the top edge of a hill; often used to mean a steep slope or roadway.

Example in use

Ga up the brae an' dinna slip.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/BRAY/

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Origin & context

old norsecurrentneutralalso: braa

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