brayed, ppl. a.
(breɪd)
[f. bray v.2 + -ed.]
1. Beaten small, bruised, pounded.
| 1382 Wyclif 1 Sam. xxv. 18 Fyue busshellis of brayid corn. 1575 Turberv. Bk. Falconrie 333 With a little salte brayed verie small. 1811 Pinkerton Petral. II. 265, I only found a dust composed of brayed marble. |
† 2. brayed ware: app. a confusion for braided ware = damaged or faded goods; see braided.
| 1603 Harsnet Pop. Impost. 25 The silly Conie was caught; she was seazed upon for brayed wares. |