
Brae
Scottish Usage
Particularly used in Scotland, might be unfamiliar elsewhere.

He grew up playing on the brae behind his house.
Locational Context
Often used to describe slopes in natural, rural, or river settings.

They picnicked on the sunny brae overlooking the loch.
Poetic Imagery
Can evoke a picturesque or romantic image, common in poetry.

The wildflowers covered the brae in a tapestry of color.
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