braw

[ braw, brah ]

adjective

, Scot. and North England.

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

braw

/ brɔː; brɑː /

adjective

1. fine or excellent, esp in appearance or dress

plural noun

1. best clothes

Derived Forms

• ˈbrawly, adverb

Other Words From

• brawly brawlie braw·lis braw·lys [braw, -lis, brah, -], adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of braw¹

First recorded in 1555–65; variant of brave

Word History and Origins

Origin of braw¹

C16: Scottish variant of brave

Example Sentences

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

In Eugene Maleska crossword terminology, he's braw and pulchritudinous, while Will Shortz, current puzzle editor for The New York Times, might define him as a "wower," the clue being "Turns heads, in a way."

From Literature

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