General
brae
What does brae mean?
A hill, hillside or steep bank, often beside a river.
"It's a fair puff up that brae."
Origin
Scots, from Old Norse 'brá' (eyelash/brow), applied to the brow of a hill.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'brae' mean?
A hillside or steep slope, often the bank beside a river or road.
How do you use 'brae' in a sentence?
You'd say something like 'it's a steep brae' or 'up the brae' to describe climbing a slope.
Where does 'brae' come from?
From Old Norse 'brá' meaning eyelash or brow, later applied to the brow of a hill.
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