Braintree

English

Etymology

From the Old English personal name Branca + treow (“tree”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbɹeɪntɹi/

Proper noun

Braintree

  1. A town in Essex, England.
  2. A local government district in Essex formed in 1974, with its headquarters in the town.
  3. A city in Massachusetts.
    • 2022, Percival Everett, Dr. No, Influx Press (2023), page 205:
      ‘I love that name, Braintree. I’ve been there. Pure irony.’

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