English Explanatory Dictionary

brawny

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Characterized by brawn; muscular, thewy; strong.
  2. Calloused; hardened.

Pronunciation

/bɹɔːni/ /bɹɔni/ /bɹɑni/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-brawny.wav

Word forms

brawny brawnier brawniest

Etymology

From Middle English brawny; equivalent to brawn + -y.

Derived words

brawnily brawniness
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