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brainish

American  
[brey-nish] / ˈbreɪ nɪʃ /

adjective

Archaic.

  1. headstrong; impetuous.

Etymology

Origin of brainish

First recorded in 1520–30; brain + -ish 1

Example Sentences

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She was brainish a' the time, an' she follow'd her bairnie twa days efter.

From My Man Sandy by Salmond, J. B.

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