Middle English Dictionary Entry
breid n.(2)
Entry Info
| Forms | breid n.(2) Also braid. |
| Etymology | Cp. abreid n. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A reproach or insult; blamen a ~, to reproach (sb.).
Associated quotations
- a1400(a1325) Cursor (Vsp A.3)16722 : Þe toþer theif him gaf ansuer, and blamed him a-braid.
- a1425(?c1375) NHom.(3) Leg.(Hrl 4196)16/429 : To þe image he went with bitter brayd..'Whi haues þou sufferd theues it stele?'
- a1500 GLitany (Dc 42)131 : The repreuys, breydys, and confusion..that thou harde, hangyng on the crosse.