Braintree

English

Etymology

From the Old English personal name Branca + trēow (“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.’

Translations

town

• Bulgarian: Брейнтрий (Brejntrij)
• Marathi: ब्रेनट्री n (brenaṭrī)