braxy (countable and uncountable, plural braxies)
An inflammatory disease of sheep.
(now historical) Meat from sheep that have died from this disease, or that have died from accident or disease in general.
braxy (not comparable)
sick with braxy
Source: Wiktionary
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
15 April 2025
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