Focal an Lae #210
The Word of the Day in Irish

Word: bréan (BRAY-uhn) [b′r′eːn]

Meaning: bréan = foul, smelly, rotten; disgusted, fed-up with

Usage:

History: Old Irish “brén”, Welsh “braen” and Breton “brein” all come from Common Celtic *mrakno-, from Indo-European *merk- (to decay). Cognates in Irish include “meirg” (rust, Focal #206) and “braich” (malted grain).

Scottish Gaelic: breun

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