Past tense of bray; made the loud, harsh cry characteristic of a donkey.
From Old French 'braire' meaning to cry out or shout. Used since medieval times to describe the distinctive loud cry of donkeys and mules.
A donkey's bray is so loud and distinctive that medieval people borrowed the French word to describe it — it's one of the most recognizable animal sounds!
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