"Bray" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /bɹeɪ/
Etymology: The town in Ireland is from Irish Bré, of uncertain origin. Etymology templates: {{der|en|ga|Bré}} Irish Bré, {{unknown|en|uncertain}} uncertain Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Bray
  1. A surname. Derived forms: Kelly Bray, vicar of Bray Related terms: Ferrières-en-Bray, Gournay-en-Bray
    Sense id: en-Bray-en-name-EMUC1F3L Categories (other): English surnames
  2. A village in Berkshire, England. Categories (place): Places in Berkshire, England, Places in England, Villages in Berkshire, England, Villages in England
    Sense id: en-Bray-en-name-NoH8lZdm
  3. A coastal town in County Wicklow, Ireland. Categories (place): Places in County Wicklow, Ireland, Places in Ireland, Towns in County Wicklow, Ireland, Towns in Ireland Translations (town in County Wicklow): Bré (Irish)
    Sense id: en-Bray-en-name-fxMuTPHO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 29 3 67 Disambiguation of 'town in County Wicklow': 1 1 98

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