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Meaning of "braxy" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BRAXY

Of unknown origin.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF BRAXY

ˈbræksɪ


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BRAXY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Braxy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BRAXY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Braxy

Braxy is an inflammatory disease in the abomasal lining of sheep caused by the bacterium Clostridium septicum. Braxy is often brought on by a change from succulent food to dry food. It is usually seen in young sheep, in particular those not protected with a Clostridial vaccine. The mutton affected with this disease can also be referred to as braxy.

Definition of braxy in the English dictionary

The definition of braxy in the dictionary is an acute and usually fatal bacterial disease of sheep characterized by high fever, coma, and inflammation of the fourth stomach, caused by infection with Clostridium septicum.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BRAXY

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BRAXY

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WORDS THAT END LIKE BRAXY

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Synonyms and antonyms of braxy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «braxy» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of braxy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

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البردسة
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Braxy
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braxy
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braxy
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braxy
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braxy
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braxy
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about braxy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BRAXY»

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Our Domestic Animals in Health and Disease
Braxy in Sheep. I believe I am not exaggerating when I say that one hundred and fifty thousand sheep die annually of braxy in Scotland alone. The mortality on the best sheep-walks is frightful, and over wide districts every flock of sheep is ...
John Gamgee, 1871
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Our domestic animals in health and disease. Div
I believe I am not exaggerating when I say that one hundred and fifty thousand sheep die annually of braxy in Scotland alone. The mortality on the best sheep- walks is frightful, and over wide districts every flock of sheep is annually decimated ...
John Gamgee, 1863
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Scottish Dictionary and Supplement: In Four Volumes. Suppl. ...
On the accidents and disorders to which sheep are liable, and particularly to those destructive diseases, — called in different parts of Scotland, — by the name of braxy, or braxit, or the sickness," &c. Prize Ess. Highl. Soc. Scot. iii. 340.
John Jamieson, 1841
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The Gaberlunzie's Wallet
Tho' some o' us think he gets mair than eneugh, That he finds them himsel whilk he cast in the heugh ; The bauldest amang us maun keep our sough calm, He's a lang luggit deevil, our bauld Braxy Tam. He ne'er parts wi' master, nor master ...
James Ballantine, 1843
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A Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language ...: ...
Braxy, adj. Of or belonging to sheep that have died of disease, S. " The consequenees of the consultation were not of the choicest description, consisting of braxy mutton, raw potatoes, wet bannocks," &c. Marriage, ii. 86. Defined, in a note, ...
John Jamieson, 1825
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The practical grazier; or, A treatise on the proper ...
administered for the water braxy, because either of them occasions instant death. The bath makes them bleed inwardly, and die forthwith ; neither is a chase productive of any good to them, but evil. If you get hold of it, this is easily discovered, ...
Andrew Henderson (land-surveyor.), 1826
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General view of the agriculture of the county of Caithness: ...
The Cheviot are not liable to any disease worth mentioning, except the braxy ; but the sheep farmers in Caithness, are liable to loss from foxes, eagles, Arc. which are unknown to the farmers in the south. There is no specific cure for the braxy, ...
Great Britain. Board of Agriculture, John Henderson, Sir John Sinclair, 1815
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The English dialect dictionary
Tenet(1136); Gnoss (1190); Obs. (P.M.); Ken.l2 BRAXY, sb. Sc. th. Cum. Wm. Also in forms bracks Sc.; brakesowt, brakshy Cum.'; braxied Cum. See below. [ bra'ksL] 1. An internal inflammation in sheep, occurring in several forms known as Dry ...
J. Wright, 2004
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A Compendious Dictionary of the Veterinary Art: Containing a ...
BRAXY or SICKNESS. A complaint very common among sheep, which, in Scotland, is termed watery braxy : they describe also a dry and a costive braxy. The former is said to depend upon a retention of urine, caused by feeding too freely on ...
James White, 1817
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Sheep & Goat Medicine
Uterine infection may cause a fetid vaginaldischarge. Death occurs within hours to a few days afteronsetof clinical signs.Braxy usually causes death before any abnormalitiesare noted. On rare occasions, signsof depression,weakness, and ...
D. G. Pugh, N. (Nickie) Baird, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BRAXY»

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Luck of the Irish
... Holsteins selected the deep pedigree heifers Strongbark Reginald Candy from Jim Strong of NSW, for $11,000 and Oxley Vale Braxy Fussy, ... «The Australian Dairyfarmer, Jul 15»
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Professor Julie Fitzpatrick gives an insight into work of Moredun …
They found out they were dying from clostridial diseases: things like braxy and lamb dysentery. The success of that early venture meant not only ... «The Courier, Jan 15»
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Farmer writes: Giving bullocks the full MOT treatment for parasites
This vaccine covers Blackleg, Braxy, Black Disease and Tetanus. We haven't gone down the route of treating for BVD, IBR etc. Maybe we are ... «Irish Farmers Journal, Dec 14»
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ASI adds flavor to Al Fresco festival
The stage was shared with CSUEB student performers students Megan Pineda and Braxy. Southern California band, The Big Bang kicked off ... «The Pioneer, Oct 14»
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EurekaMag.com Publishes 41200 References on Disease Etiology
... of diseases of important livestock and crops including the etiology of braxy-like diseases of sheep, the etiology of an annual canker on maple, ... «PR Web, May 14»
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Archive: Journal vet on Clostridial diseases
Inclement weather can result in an elevation in deaths due to braxy (frosted grass). Question: How fast do these vaccines provide immunity? «Irish Farmers Journal, Apr 14»
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Toni Braxton Has Been HOSPITALIZED!
Aww, Braxy! We hope you get better REALLY REALLY soon! Sending you so much love and light, gurl. Keep your strength. The world needs ... «PerezHilton.com, Dec 12»
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Two grand ceremonies
Helen went to the Braxy at night, and I stayed in. Blast from the past. IN mid-August, 1982, we had the following items in the Lochaber News. «Lochaber News, Aug 12»
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Welcome to Inverlochy's newest resident
Mum got a new chair and Helen went to the Braxy. * May 17. It was a very dull day. But it cleared up and I went up the hill to read the papers. «Lochaber News, May 12»
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Broncos beat Rabbitohs but set to lose Jharal Yow Yeh for season …
Braxy of Brissy Posted at 11:20 AM March 24, 2012. A great Broncos win given the adverse circumstances (dodgy calls by ref and loss of Yow ... «Courier Mail, Mar 12»
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