Etymology:
The word "brash" is derived from Middle English "brassen," which itself is from Old French "brasser," meaning "to wave, brandish, or break." It is related to the Old High German word "brasteln," meaning "to crackle, crash."
Meaning:
Origin:
The word "brash" has been used in English since the 14th century to describe loud or noisy behavior. The figurative sense of "bold or presumptuous" developed in the 16th century, while the sense of "brittle" emerged in the 17th century.
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