Brashes

/ˈbræʃ.əz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of the verb 'brash,' though this usage is archaic or dialectal; alternatively, plural noun form referring to multiple instances of brashness or rash behavior.

Etymology

Either from the verb 'brash' (to act rashly), or plural of the noun 'brash.' The verbal form is rare in modern English, appearing mainly in dialectal or archaic texts.

Kelly Says

Some verbs in English (like 'brash') are rarely used as verbs even though they can be, which shows that language is always changing how people actually use words.

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