Emily Dickinson Lexicon

brass, n. [see brass, adj.]

Martial clothing; soldier's uniforms; golden military insignia; musical instruments played by armed forces; (see 1 Corinthians 13:1).

brave (-r, -st), adj. [Fr. < It. bravo.]

1. Adventurous; bold; daring; intrepid; willing to explore.
2. Valiant; undaunted; fearless; not dismayed; [fig.] willing to try again; persistent in seeking truth.
3. Admirable; honorable; noble; dignified; excellent.
4. Trusting; hopeful; willing to face adversity; having faith that good will prevail.
5. Sturdy; hardy; robust; enduring; long-lasting.
6. Courageous; heroic; fearless of danger; fierce in battle.
7. Bright; flashy; vivid; lively; buoyant; glorious.
8. Resolute; perseverant; determined to survive.
9. Loud; noisy; brassy; musical; [fig.] victorious; triumphant.

brave, adv. [see brave, adj.]

Clearly; directly; brightly.

brave, n.

Hero; champion; warrior; protagonist; [fig.] mortal being; dying person.

bravery (braveries), n. [see brave, adj.]

Heroism; patriotism; loyalty; noble act; gallant deed; courageous behavior; noble character; undaunted spirit; love of country; sacrifice for others; [word play on “bravo”] clamor; noise; shout; tumult; uproar; battle cry.

bravo (-es), n. [It. 'excellent'.]

Praise; cheer; congratulation; cry of approval; shout of appreciation; commendation for a job well done.

brawling, verbal adj. [Late ME.]

Quarreling; wrangling; noisy; contentious; scurrilous; [fig.] frothing; swirling; surging; swelling in waves; (see Proverbs 21:9).

bray (-ed), v. [ME < Fr. < L. or Celtic 'cry', 'crackling, grating, or jarring noise'.]

Bellow; shout; roar; speak loudly; communicate harshly; sound like a donkey; [fig.] brag; boast; (see Job 6:5).

Brazil, proper n. [Port. terra de brasil, land of red wood < Sp. brasa, hot coals; or, Celtic Hy-Brasil < breas, noble, fortunate.] (webplay: red).

1. Largest country in South America; nation rich in natural resources; east coast land on the Atlantic Ocean in the southern hemisphere; Pre-Columbian legendary island home of the Celtic god Breas; [fig.] heaven; spiritual gift; promised land.
2. Country that produces scarlet dye; geographical source of carmine dyestuff extracted from the heavy wood of the pau-brasil tree; [fig.] paradise; land of intense beauty; place of brilliant colors.

Brazilian, proper adj. [see Brazil, proper n.]

1. Pertaining to the easternmost South American nation; [fig.] exotic; faraway.
2. Red; crimson; carmine; scarlet; rosy; orange; peach; warm-colored.