ppl. a. [f. BRAY v.2 + -ED.]

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  1.  Beaten small, bruised, pounded.

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1382.  Wyclif, 1 Sam. xxv. 18. Fyue busshellis of brayid corn.

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1575.  Turberv., Bk. Falconrie, 333. With a little salte brayed verie small.

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1811.  Pinkerton, Petral., II. 265. I only found a dust composed of brayed marble.

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  † 2.  Brayed ware: app. a confusion for braided ware = damaged or faded goods; see BRAIDED.

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1603.  Harsnet, Pop. Impost., 25. The silly Conie was caught; she was seazed upon for brayed wares.

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