Bowers. See Bour(e).

Braggere, n. braggart, VIII a 148. [From ME. braggen, of unknown origin.]

Braid. See Brode.

Braide, Brayd, Brade, n. a sudden movement; in a brade, in a trice, XVII 21; bittir braide, grievous onslaught, XIV c 68, XVI 207. [OE. brægd.]

Brayde, v. to move quickly; draw, V 251; Brayde, pa. t. threw, V 309; Brayde, pp. in brayde down, lowered, V 1. [OE. bregdan.]

Brayn, n. brain, XV h 6 (distrib. sg.; see Hert). [OE. brægn.]

Brak. See Breke(n).

Brandis, n. pl. pieces of burnt wood, X 113. [OE. bránd.]

Bras, n. brass, XVI 196. [OE. bræs.]

Brast. See Brest(e).