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Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From the merger of Proto-Germanic *brausijaną (to break apart) and Proto-Germanic *brūsijaną (to break; crack; crackle). Cognate with Middle High German brūsen (to roar; crash).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbryː.sɑn/, [ˈbryː.zɑn]

Verb

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brȳsan

  1. to bruise; crush

Conjugation

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: brusen, brosen, brisen, bresen