What does the Scots word 'braw' mean?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Fine or excellent
- Step 1: Braw is used as praise: 'a braw day'.
- Step 2: It means fine, good or handsome.
Answer
Fine or excellent.
Why not the others: Weak or tired: braw is a positive word. Loud and aggressive: braw does not mean noisy. Small and delicate: braw does not describe size.
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