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brae

 

[ breɪ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geographical feature

A brae is a slope or hillside; it is commonly used in Scottish English. The term often refers to the side of a hill or a bank in rural or agricultural settings.

Synonyms

bank, hill, slope

Examples of usage

  • We climbed the brae to get a better view.
  • The sheep were grazing on the brae.
  • They built their cottage at the foot of the brae.

Translations

Translations of the word "brae" in other languages:

🇵🇹 declive

🇮🇳 ढलान

🇩🇪 Abhang

🇮🇩 lereng

🇺🇦 схил

🇵🇱 stok

🇯🇵 傾斜

🇫🇷 pente

🇪🇸 pendiente

🇹🇷 eğim

🇰🇷 경사

🇸🇦 انحدار

🇨🇿 svah

🇸🇰 svah

🇨🇳 坡

🇸🇮 strmina

🇮🇸 halli

🇰🇿 көлбеу

🇬🇪 დახრა

🇦🇿 təpə

🇲🇽 pendiente

Etymology

The term 'brae' originates from Old Norse 'bræ', which means 'slope' or 'bank'. It is particularly prevalent in Scotland and parts of northern England, where the geography includes many hills and slopes. Over time, the word has evolved in its usage but has maintained its geographical connotation. The historical context of the word is closely tied to rural life in Scotland, where the landscapes frequently feature braes that define the way communities were built and where livestock grazed. The word captures not just a physical characteristic of the land but also a sense of place and identity in the Scottish landscape.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,203, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.