bray1
n.
the loud, harsh cry of a donkey.
v.
utter a bray.
▸speak or laugh loudly and harshly.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. brait ‘a shriek’, braire ‘to cry’, perh. ult. of Celtic origin.
bray2
v.
archaic crush to small pieces, especially with a pestle and mortar.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. breier, of Gmc origin; rel. to break1.