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bran

 (brăn)
n.
The outer layers of the grain of cereals such as wheat, removed during the process of milling and used as a source of dietary fiber.

[Middle English, from Old French, of Celtic origin.]

bran′ny adj.

Bran

 (brăn)
n. Mythology
A gigantic Celtic hero and ruler of Britain. After he was mortally wounded in battle, his head was buried in London, where it served as a protection against invaders.

[Welsh Brân, from brân, raven.]
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branny

(ˈbrænɪ)
adj, -nier or -niest
1. having the appearance or texture of bran
2. abounding in bran
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bran•ny

(ˈbræn i)

adj. -ni•er, -ni•est.
of or like bran.
[1525–35]
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The typical lesion is a sharply demarcated macule with branny scaling commonly found on upper trunk, followed by arms, neck and abdomen.
"You can't replace an Angel Barriga, but you can make up by playing stronger as a team." Coming off a 17-win season, the Bison do return some experienced and talented players, including seniors Abraham Sanchez, Branny Salas and goalkeeper Carlos Popoca, juniors Sebastian Palacios and Jason Fuentes and sophomore Ivan Jaramillo.
Branny tells me he has recently attended a Reading reunion for the 1985-86 season when as manager he piloted them to the Third Division championship.