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upbraid

The origin and history of upbraid.

Etymology

Came into English from Middle English upbreyden, which developed from Old English upbreġdan, equivalent to up- + braid. Compare English umbraid (“to upbraid”) and Icelandic bregða (“to draw, brandish, braid, deviate from, change, break off, upbraid”). See also up and braid (transitive).

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