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[brɛst], (Noun)
Definitions:
- either of the two soft, protruding organs on the upper front of a woman's body which secrete milk after childbirth
(e.g: Caroline crossed her arms over her breasts)
- a person's chest, especially when regarded as the seat of the emotions
(e.g: wild feelings of frustration were rising up in his breast)
Phrases:
- beat one's breast
Origin
:
Old English brēost, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch borst and German Brust
[brɛst], (Verb)
Definitions:
- face and move forwards against or through (something)
(e.g: I watched him breast the wave)
Phrases:
- beat one's breast
Origin
:
Old English brēost, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch borst and German Brust
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