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noun
1.
strong, well-developed muscles.
2.
muscular strength.
3.
Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English brawne < Old French braon slice of flesh (Provençal bradon) < Germanic; compare German Braten joint of meat, akin to Old English brǣd flesh
1275–1325; Middle English brawne < Old French braon slice of flesh (Provençal bradon) < Germanic; compare German Braten joint of meat, akin to Old English brǣd flesh
Synonyms
2. brawniness, robustness, muscle, sturdiness, might, power.
2. brawniness, robustness, muscle, sturdiness, might, power.
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Example Sentences
- Rechargeable batteries are the brawn behind the brains of today's portable electronic devices.
- Real-time data is, of course, useless without the brains to process it and the brawn to act on it.
- Finally, the prehistoric tarpon is a test of finesse versus brawn.
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Word Origin & History
brawn
late 13c., from O.Fr. braon "fleshy or muscular part, buttock," from Frank. *brado "ham, roast," from P.Gmc. *bred-on- (cf. O.H.G. brato "tender meat," Ger. Braten "roast," O.N. brað "raw meat," O.E. bræd "flesh"), from PIE *bhre- "burn, heat," from base *bhreue- "to boil, bubble, effervesce,
EXPANDburn" (see brew). The original sense is "piece of meat suitable for roasting." "The specific sense 'boar's flesh' is exclusively of English development, and characteristic of English habits" [OED].
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