English Explanatory Dictionary

Brian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A male given name from Irish.
  2. A surname.
verb
  1. To keep fire at the mouth of (as of an oven), to give light or to preserve heat.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹaɪ.ən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Brian.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-brian.wav

Word forms

Brian Bryan Bryon brians brianing brianed

Etymology

Borrowed from Irish Brian. Doublet of Brendan.

Related words

Bri Bryant O'Brian O'Brien Brendan Bridget Bragança Bregenz Brianza Burgundy Briana Brianna Brianne brand brimstone
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