| 释义 |
brank
I. \ˈbraŋk\ intransitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English branken
dialect Britain : prance, caper
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: origin unknown
1.
a. : an instrument consisting of an iron frame surrounding the head and a sharp metal bit or gag entering the mouth formerly used to punish scolds — called also scold's bridle; usually used in plural
b. branks plural, now chiefly Scotland : a bridle or halter for horses or cows
2. branks plural, Scotland : mumps |