Did you know that 'brae' is actually Scandinavian?

'Brae' is a word borrowed from Scandinavian 'brá'. The word entered the English language some time around the 13th century.

brae [noun] [13th century]

A hillside especially along a river

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note: Consider Brae in Scotland and also Bray of Ireland and Brí an old Irish word meaning 'hill'.
Etymology: Middle English 'bra' from Old Norse 'brā' eyelid; akin to Old English 'brǣw' eyebrow, and probably to Old English 'bregdan' to move quickly

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