English word origin

Etymology of Brie

From French Brie, from Gaulish *brigā, from Proto-Celtic *brigā (“hill, fortress”). Doublet of brie.

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Source etymology 1

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name

A region in northern France.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From French Brie, from Gaulish *brigā, from Proto-Celtic *brigā (“hill, fortress”). Doublet of brie.

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Root classification mention*bʰerǵʰ-ine-pro
Borrowed-form mentionBriefr
Derivation mention*brigācel-gau
Derivation mention*brigācel-pro · hill, fortress
Doublet mentionbrieen

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

name

A female given name.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

A shortening of Brianna.

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