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Bright

[brahyt]
–noun
1. John, 1811–89, British statesman and economist.
2. Richard, 1789–1858, English physician.
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bright 
O.E. bryht, by metathesis from beorht "bright, splendid," from P.Gmc. *berkhiaz, from PIE base *bhereg- "to gleam, white" (cf. Goth. bairhts "bright," Skt. bhrajate "shines, glitters," Lith. breksta "to dawn," Welsh berth "bright, beautiful," L. flagrare "to blaze"). Meaning "quick-witted" is from 1741.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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