brí — meaning in English

English meaning

• borough noun A town or district with its own local government, especially one of the administrative divisions of a larger city.
• punch noun A hit made with a closed fist.

Senses

brí is used for these senses in English:

• borough An administrative district in some cities, e.g., London.
• brae (Northern England, Scotland) The sloping bank of a river valley.
• punch (uncountable) Power, strength, energy.

punch — full definition

1. noun A hit made with a closed fist.
2. noun Strength, force, or impact, especially in a figurative sense.
3. noun A tool used for making holes in paper or other thin material.
4. noun A sweet drink, often mixing fruit juice with another beverage, sometimes alcoholic.
5. verb To hit someone or something with a closed fist, or to make a hole with a punch.

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