[f. BRAY v.1 + -ING2.] That brays; that makes a loud harsh sound.
1572. Gascoigne, Flowers, Wks. (1587), 47. Thus with a braying sigh his noble tongue he stayde.
1652. Benlowes, Theoph. Wits … By braying Beasts condemned are.
1782. Cowper, Gilpin, 203. While he spake, a braying ass Did sing most loud and clear.
1807. Byron, Newstead Abb., xiv. The braying trumpet and the hoarser drum.
