Obs. rare–1. [If this is of one syllable, it suggests as possible sing. broune, brune, ad. ON. bruni burning: but it may be a derivative in -nes, as taken in the later version.] ? Burning, inflammation.
1528. Paynell, Salerne Regim. (1541), 61. [It] comfortethe a hotte stomake … and repressethe his Brounes [Lat. adustionem; 1634 browninesse] and heate.
