*brais*

v. t. [ F. braiser, fr. braise coals. ] (Cookery) To stew or broil in a covered kettle or pan. [ 1913 Webster ]

A braising kettle has a deep cover which holds coals; consequently the cooking is done from above, as well as below. Mrs. Henderson. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A kettle or pan for braising. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } n. [ So called from its iridescent colors. ] (Zool.) A European marine fish (Pagrus vulgaris) allied to the American scup; the becker. The name is sometimes applied to the related species. [ Also written brazier. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

{ }, n. [ F. ] 1. Charcoal powder; breeze. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Cookery) Braised meat. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. hébraïsme. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. A Hebrew idiom or custom; a peculiar expression or manner of speaking in the Hebrew language. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The type of character of the Hebrews. [ 1913 Webster ]

The governing idea of Hebraism is strictness of conscience. M. Arnold. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. hébraïste. ] One versed in the Hebrew language and learning. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Pertaining to, or resembling, the Hebrew language or idiom. [ 1913 Webster ]