Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • To do something noisily and hurriedly, especially through anger.

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Examples

  • They are on the top in a box by themselves, packed in sawdust, but do not be throwing them down wi 'a brainge to get at your letters.

    Patsy 1887

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  • A cowboy not home on the range

    Is given to conduct that’s strange.

    In search of romance

    He’ll try hard to dance

    But only can lollop and brainge.

    September 10, 2018