ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BRAN
From Old French, probably of Gaulish origin.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BRAN»
The term «bran» is very widely used and occupies the
20.820 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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5 QUOTES WITH «BRAN»
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bran.
You do live longer with bran, but you spend the last fifteen years on the toilet.
The pattern of a newspaperman's life is like the plot of 'Black Beauty.' Sometimes he finds a kind master who gives him a dry stall and an occasional bran mash in the form of a Christmas bonus, sometimes he falls into the hands of a mean owner who drives him in spite of spavins and expects him to live on potato peelings.
I would love to pretend I don't diet, but I work very hard. I stay active and eat very healthy. Anybody who says otherwise is either unhealthy or lying! I will admit that I'm addicted to sugar - licorice, Jujubees and jelly candies. And I actually love bran muffins!
Give me liberty or give me a bran muffin!
Give me liberty or a bran muffin!
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRAN»
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bran in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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1
Bran Hambric: The Specter Key
When Bran's best friend Astara is kidnapped and turned into a Specter, he vows to do whatever it takes to save her and prevent the evil mage on his trail from claiming the power of the curse for herself.
2
The Cambridge Introduction to Postmodern Fiction
A lucid exploration of the key features of postmodernism and the most important authors from Beckett to DeLillo.
Bran Nicol chronicles the history of stalking, showing how acts of extreme obsession have created a public fixation of their own.
4
Bran Hambric: The Farfield Curse
Chapter 35 Clarence The rain beat against Bran's back as he fell onto the roof,
struggling to breathe, and Astara fell next to him, holding him up. He felt his hand
become wet with his own blood. But he was alive, and in the grip of his other ...
5
Bran Mak Morn: The Last King
Lavishly illustrated by award-winning artist Gary Gianni, this collection gathers together all of Howard’s published stories and poems featuring Bran Mak Morn–including the eerie masterpiece “Worms of the Earth” and “Kings of the ...
6
Bran nue dae: a musical journey
Willy and Old Uncle Tadpole flee the city to embark on a journey of personal discovery and outrageous adventures back to their Aboriginal homeland (2 acts, 5 men, 3 women, + ensemble).
Jimmy Chi, Kuckles (Musical group), 1991
7
Rice, Volume 2: Utilization
An investigation of rice bran oil tank settling. J. Amer. Oil Chem. Soc. 65(2): 24 1-
245. Bhattacharyya, A. C., and Bhattacharyya, D. K. 1983. Refining of high ffa rice
bran oil by alcohol extraction and alkali neutralization. J. Oil Technol. Assoc.
8
Celtic culture: a historical encyclopedia. Vol. 1-
At the opening of the Third Branch (MANAWYDAN), Bran's head is interred as a
talisman precluding the incursion of a foreign gormes (oppressor, invader,
plague). §2. BRAN AND TALIESIN In Branwen, TALIESIN is named as one of the
...
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Rice Science and Technology
Although the specific formulations for products on the market are generally
proprietary and unavailable, rice bran is and can be utilized successfully in many
rolled or flaked, shredded, extruded, and mixed grain or nugget-type cereals.
Wayne E Marshall, James I. Wadsworth, 1993
10
Functional Foods: Biochemical and Processing Aspects
The extrusion method is a retained-moisture heating process that not only
inactivates the native rice bran Upases, but also greatly reduces the mi- crobial
load and destroys insects [6,18]. Further drying and storage of the rice bran at or
below 1 ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRAN»
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bran is used in the context of the following news items.
Bran 'Talking Poppycock' On Baha Mar Land
#A former Hotel Corporation chairman has accused Branville McCartney of “talking poppycock” over his fears that the Bahamian people might ... «Bahamas Tribune, Jul 15»
Mills to stop flour grinding from 11th if GST on bran not removed
The Pakistan Flour Mills Association has threatened the government to remove 7 per cent sales tax on bran otherwise the mills will stop ... «The Nation, Jul 15»
More tourists attracted by Dracula's myth: Romania's Bran Castle …
The myth of Dracula brings more tourists to the Bran Castle in Romania's Transylvania region. The castle's revenues amounted to RON 12.35 ... «Romania-Insider.com, Jul 15»
Global Rice Bran Oil Conference 2015 to be held in August
The second international conferencetitled 'Global Rice Bran Oil Conference 2015', hosted by The SolventExtractors' Association of India (SEA), ... «Web India, Jul 15»
PFMA condemns 5pc ST on bran
LAHROE - The Pakistan Flour Mills Association has condemned 0.6 per cent taxation on banking transactions and 5% sales tax on bran, ... «The Nation, Jul 15»
Bran and blueberry muffin recipes
In South African there is a franchise of restaurants that sells giant muffins and bottomless mugs of coffee. The muffins are a meal in itself. «TheSouthAfrican, Jun 15»
Bran Predicts Pm Will Run Again As Plp Leader
DNA Leader Branville McCartney yesterday forecast that Prime Minister Perry Christie will run again as leader of the PLP. Mr McCartney said it ... «Bahamas Tribune, Jun 15»
Bran: Bahamas Must Address Gay Marriage Issue
Democratic National Alliance Leader Branville McCartney yesterday called for the country to address the issue of gay marriage "sooner rather ... «Bahamas Tribune, Jun 15»
Game of Thrones Season 6 Speculation: What Will Bran Do?
There was one major element missing from Game of Thrones in Season 5, besides a sense of hope and joy, and that was Bran Stark (Isaac ... «Wetpaint, Jun 15»
Game Of Thrones season 6 spoilers: Bran Stark's return, Euron …
But now that everyone is up to speed, the writers are forced to start building their own plotlines, meaning that Bran can make a comeback. «International Business Times UK, Jun 15»
