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brined

|brined|

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/braɪnd/

(brine)

salt water

Base FormPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'brine' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'brīne', where 'brīne' meant 'salt water'.

Historical Evolution

'brīne' transformed into the Middle English word 'brine', and eventually became the modern English word 'brine'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'salt water', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'brine'.

The vegetables were brined overnight to enhance their flavor.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/27 19:36