Here is the requested information for "braes":
1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions:
- (a) a steep bank or hillside, especially one formed by river erosion;
- (b) (Scots) a hillside covered with heather.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /breɪz/
- UK: /breɪz/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "braes" originated from Middle English and Old Norse. It has been in use since the 14th century and is primarily used in Scottish English. It is often used to describe the hilly terrain of Scotland and has also been used in literature to evoke a sense of the Scottish landscape.
5. Synonyms: Hillside, Slope, Bank, Cliff
6. Related Words: Blaes, Braze, Brays, Bream, Break
7. Example Sentences:
- The sheep grazed on the braes of the Scottish Highlands.
- The river had carved out deep braes over the centuries.
- The poet described the rolling braes in vivid detail.