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bred
[ bred ]
bred
/ brɛd /
verb
- the past tense and past participle of breed
noun
- derogatory.a person who lives in a small remote place
Word History and Origins
Origin of bred1
Idioms and Phrases
see born and bred . Also see under breed .Example Sentences
Born and bred in Zaun with a long criminal background, Vi is as rugged and misanthropic as Caitlyn is sleek and chic.
"I do have a few Africans buying but they are not like everyday Africans. They were all people who were born and bred abroad and are deep into African heritage and culture."
“This is an unbelievable horse. Anyone could have trained him and he would have had a fine career because he’s just an outstanding-looking horse. He’s well bred and he makes your job easy.”
One of the world's rarest types of lemur has been successfully bred in Oxfordshire.
In the era of Eras, it's unusual for a pop star to repeat themselves but, in this case, success bred success.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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