† ˈbravy Obs.
Also 7 brave, bravie, brayvy.
[f. med.L. bravīum, brabīum, ad. Gr. βραβεῖον prize.]
A prize, reward.
| 1676 Bullokar, Brave, the prize given to him that wins in Games of exercise. 1678 Phillips (App.), Bravie (old word), a reward. [1829 S. Turner Hist. Eng. III. ii. xi. 48 Any vulgar sport where bravium was contended for.] |