General
braw
What does braw mean?
Fine, splendid, excellent. A braw day means glorious weather. A braw lad means a handsome fella. Generally the opposite of dreich.
"Whit a braw day fur a walk up Arthur's Seat."
Origin
Scots variant of 'brave', which in older English also meant 'splendid, fine'. Same root, just preserved a sense English dropped.
Frequently asked questions
What does braw mean?
Braw is Scots for grand, smashing, or good-looking — an all-purpose Scottish compliment.
How do you use braw in a sentence?
"It's a braw day for a walk." or "You're looking braw the night."
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