BRAXIES

Noun

braxies

plural of braxy

Source: Wiktionary


BRAXY

Brax"y, n. Etym: [Cf. AS. breac rheum, broc sickness, Ir. bracha corruption. Jamieson.]

1. A disease of sheep. The term is variously applied in different localities. [Scot.]

2. A diseased sheep, or its mutton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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