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Browning

[brou-ning]

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noun

Elizabeth Barrett 1806–61, English poet.
John Moses, 1885–1926, U.S. designer of firearms.
Robert, 1812–89, English poet (husband of Elizabeth Barrett Browning).

Browning

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noun

Elizabeth Barrett . 1806–61, English poet and critic; author of the Sonnets from the Portuguese (1850)
her husband, Robert . 1812–89, English poet, noted for his dramatic monologues and The Ring and the Book (1868–69)

Browning

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noun

BAR.��Also called: Browning automatic rifle.��a portable gas-operated air-cooled automatic rifle using .30 calibre ammunition and capable of firing between 200 and 350 rounds per minute
Also called: Browning machine gun.��a water-cooled automatic machine gun using .30 or .50 calibre ammunition and capable of firing over 500 rounds per minute

browning

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noun

a substance used to darken soups, gravies, etc

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Browning¹

C20: named after John M. Browning (1855–1926), American designer of firearms

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When Thomas was in labor, she saw Curry on the news because he was accused of shooting another woman, Synada Browning, in the head and dumping her body that same year.

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“We’ll move forward with more carrots than sticks,” said Adam Browning, policy chief at Forum Mobility.

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“Dear God, thank you for protecting my special Deron,” wrote Browning.

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Becky Whittle and Luke Browning, from Newent, were on their way to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on Sunday when their son Noah was born.

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Helen Browning, chief executive of the Soil Association, gave a cautious welcome to the news.

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