brawl

English

/bɹɔːl/, /bɹɔl/, /bɹɑl/

noun

Definitions

A disorderly argument or fight, usually with a large number of people involved.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English braulen, brall.

Origin

Middle English

brall

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

bean English
beanbrawl English
brawler English
brawlest English
brawleth English
brawly English
outbrawl English
Prahlerei German
Prahlhans German
prahlen German
brallen Dutch, Flemish
brallerig Dutch, Flemish
brall Middle English
braulen Middle English