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English word origin

Etymology of broon

Conserved from Middle English broun, from Old English brūn as opposed to the Standard English pronunciation.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Of the colour brown.

noun

The colour brown.

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

Conserved from Middle English broun, from Old English brūn as opposed to the Standard English pronunciation.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Root classification mention*bʰerH-ine-pro
  • Inherited-form mentionbrounenm
  • Inherited-form mentionbrūnang
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