Brad to Brake

This dictionary contains English, Spanish and Tagalog words from the early 20th century, quite a few of which are obsolete. The spelling and meaning of the words herein may be slightly different from current usage. Still, we believe it is a useful reference for those studying Philippine literature and documents from that time.

Brad, n. [brad] (a type of nail with a small or no head)
Clavo de ala de mosca.
Pakong maiklì at walang ulo.

Brad-awl, n. [brad-ol]
Lesna.
Pangbutas.

Brag, n. [brag]
Jactancia.
Kahambugan, paghahambog, kayabang̃an, pagyayabang.

Brag, v. [brag]
Jactarse, fanfarronear.
Maghambog, magmayabang.

Braggart, n. [brágart]
Jactancioso.
Hambog, mayabang.

Braid, n. [breíd]
Trenza.
Tirintás.

Braid, v. [breíd]
Trenzar.
Tirintasin, magtirintas.

Brain, n. [breín]
Cerebro, seso.
Utak [sa ulo].

Brainless, a. [brénles]
Tonto, insensato.
Hang̃al, ung̃as. HANGAL, UNGAS

Brainpan, n. [brénpan]
Craneo.
Bao ng̃ ulo.

Brake, n. [breík]
Freno.
Pangpatigil, preno.

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