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British journalist and broadcaster
Brian Leonard Redhead (28 December 1929 – 23 January 1994) was a British author, journalist and broadcaster. He was a co-presenter of the Today programme
Brian_Redhead
British radio programme
Manio left in 1971, and in the mid-1970s the team of John Timpson and Brian Redhead became established. Timpson had been critical of the content, style
Today_(BBC_Radio_4)
Welsh broadcaster, journalist and author (born 1943)
football results. Humphrys began presenting Today in January 1987, joining Brian Redhead. He still made occasional appearances fronting BBC Television news bulletins
John_Humphrys
Town and civil parish in Cheshire, England
(1867–1955) rationalist writer and critic of religion, was born here Brian Redhead, (1929–1993) Manchester Guardian journalist and BBC Radio 4 Today anchorman
Macclesfield
British political journalist (born 1963)
Volkswagen Beetle, exploded; his friends James Nelson and Will Redhead (son of Brian Redhead, an earlier presenter of Today on BBC Radio 4) were killed.
Nick_Robinson_(journalist)
Residential complex in London, England
commentator and author Bob Beckman Author, journalist, and broadcaster Brian Redhead Senior British judge and Master of the Rolls John Donaldson and his
Barbican_Estate
Employees of British broadcaster
Radio 4's Today in 1987 as the main co-presenter alongside the late Brian Redhead, and soon established himself as a tenacious political interviewer.
List of former BBC newsreaders and journalists
List_of_former_BBC_newsreaders_and_journalists
British music journalist (born 1951)
on 9 January 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2026. The BBC Archive (1978) — Don't Quote Me: Rock, Pop and Press on YouTube - Kent interviewed by Brian Redhead
Nick_Kent
British TV game show (since 1963)
then was revived by BBC2 from 24 March to 28 April 1973, hosted by Brian Redhead, BBC1 from 7 January 1974 to 3 January 1976, first hosted by Eleanor
Password_(British_game_show)
BBC Radio Four Series
The Christian Centuries was a BBC Radio Four series presented by Brian Redhead. The series traced developments over the course of centuries centring round
The_Christian_Centuries
1945 essay by George Orwell
"Riding Down from Bangor". The notion is inverted in The Anti-Booklist by Brian Redhead and Kenneth McLeish, in which the authors critique a range of "bad good"
Good_Bad_Books
American television game show
Kingdom Password ITV Shaw Taylor March 12, 1963 September 10, 1963 BBC2 Brian Redhead March 24, 1973 April 28, 1973 BBC1 Eleanor Summerfield January 7, 1974
Password_(American_game_show)
British sports reporter (born c. 1956)
radio in 1981 as a 'cub' reporter, introduced by Today's co-presenter Brian Redhead for the match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United. Under
Garry_Richardson
British television sports quiz show (1970–2023)
of News, presented by Richard Baker, 1971; Katharine Whitehorn and Brian Redhead were the team captains. A Question of Entertainment, presented by Tom
A_Question_of_Sport
Lawrence. Redhead was born in Newcastle upon Tyne. He attended Uppingham School, Rutland, and Newcastle University. He is related to the broadcaster Brian Redhead
Mark_Redhead
British national daily newspaper
Peter Preston Tim Radford Arthur Ransome Adam Raphael Andrew Rawnsley Brian Redhead James H Reeve Gillian Reynolds Simon Rogers Jon Ronson Rhik Samadder
The_Guardian
British journalist (1928–2005)
Jack de Manio, he later presented in tandem with Robert Robinson and Brian Redhead among others, forming a popular partnership with the latter. Timpson
John_Timpson
British journalist (born 1951)
Media offices Preceded by Brian Redhead Presenter of Today Programme 1994–2015 Succeeded by Nick Robinson Preceded by Robin Day Main presenter: The World
James_Naughtie
College of the University of Cambridge
Amol Rajan, former editor, The Independent journalist, broadcaster Brian Redhead, author, journalist, broadcaster Gordon Reece, journalist, TV producer
Downing_College,_Cambridge
undergraduate admission. 20th century broadcaster and social commentator Brian Redhead once said "Manchester ... is the capital, in every sense, of the North
Culture_of_Manchester
Day of the year
1928 – John William Thomson, Canadian politician (died 2025) 1929 – Brian Redhead, English journalist and author (died 1994) 1929 – Terry Sawchuk, Canadian-American
December_28
Day of the year
1925) 1994 – Nikolai Ogarkov, Russian field marshal (born 1917) 1994 – Brian Redhead, English journalist and author (born 1929) 1999 – Joe D'Amato, Italian
January_23
BBC television current affairs programme from 1957 to 1965
Whicker, Fyfe Robertson, Kenneth Allsop, Chris Brasher, Julian Pettifer, Brian Redhead and Polly Elwes. The style was informal with no attempt to hide studio
Tonight_(1957_TV_programme)
People from Stockport, in Greater Manchester, England
"Manchester Television and Film Actors and Broadcasters including Brian Redhead, Joan Bakewell, Les Dawson, Roy Kinnear, Eric Sykes, Eric Morecambe
List of people from the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport
List_of_people_from_the_Metropolitan_Borough_of_Stockport
British writer and broadcaster (born 1950)
reporter and became the programme's first woman presenter, alongside Brian Redhead and John Timpson, two years later. In 1983 she was editor of Tatler
Libby_Purves
the ball propellant manufacturing process Pac – professional wrestler Brian Redhead – author, journalist and broadcaster Thomas Wemyss Reid – journalist
List of people from Newcastle upon Tyne
List_of_people_from_Newcastle_upon_Tyne
English writer and broadcaster
programme, at the age of 32. He presented the programme for two years with Brian Redhead before leaving in May 1978 at the time of his marriage to Sue Bates
Nigel_Rees
Today, Sykes worked as a reporter and as frequent presenter along with Brian Redhead and John Timpson. In 1987 Sykes moved to the PM programme as a presenter
Hugh_Sykes_(journalist)
Indian author, journalist and commentator (1932–2023)
Nineteenth Century Culture (ed.) Justin Wintle (1984) Pieces Of Hate (ed.) Brian Redhead & Kenneth McLeish (1982) Makers Of Modern Culture (ed.) Justin Wintle
Dilip_Hiro
British journalist (1937–2020)
Today throughout the 1980s, remaining until 1996. He was a colleague of Brian Redhead, and the two men were a regular presenting duo on the programme. Hobday
Peter_Hobday_(presenter)
Soviet Union. Eila Pennanen, 77, Finnish writer, critic, and essayist. Brian Redhead, 64, British author, journalist and broadcaster. Millie Robinson, 69
Deaths_in_January_1994
British cartoonist and illustrator
shame, Tina Brown, London: Michael Joseph, 1979. The Anti-Booklist, Brian Redhead and Kenneth McLeish (eds), London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1981. Fanny Peculiar
Michael_Heath_(cartoonist)
Former church building in Manchester, England
George's closure in 1984. The last Rector Revd Derek Seber worked with Brian Redhead to try to find a long term use for the building including as a museum
Church of St George, Chester Road, Hulme
Church_of_St_George,_Chester_Road,_Hulme
Selective British independent school
professor of medicine George Gale (1927–1990), political journalist Brian Redhead (1929–1994), presenter of BBC Radio 4's Today (1975–1993) Derek Williams
Royal Grammar School, Newcastle upon Tyne
Royal_Grammar_School,_Newcastle_upon_Tyne
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up redhead in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A redhead is a person with red hair. Redhead or Red Head may also refer to: Redhead (album), a 2003
Redhead_(disambiguation)
2007 studio album by Blonde Redhead
American alternative rock band Blonde Redhead. It released on April 10, 2007, by 4AD. 23 was self-produced by Blonde Redhead. The members of the band stated
23_(Blonde_Redhead_album)
American choreographer, dancer, and director (1927–1987)
Awards for choreographing The Pajama Game (1954), Damn Yankees (1955), Redhead (1959), Little Me (1963), Sweet Charity (1966), Pippin (1972), Dancin'
Bob_Fosse
British writer, playwright and translator
Aristophanes, 1980 The shining stars: Greek legends of the zodiac, 1981 (with Brian Redhead) The Anti-Booklist, 1981 (with John Bailey and David Spearman) Gods
Kenneth_McLeish
British Journalist
(though he disliked interviews when they became too confrontational). Brian Redhead and John Timpson led, with Holland recruiting Peter Hobday as a third
Julian_Holland_(journalist)
British metal band
featured a performance of "Divine Takeover" and a band interview with Brian Redhead. Later that year, The Daily Telegraph described Seventh Angel as "one
Seventh_Angel
into 54 countries. January 5 – Brian Johnston, 81, British cricket commentator and radio presenter January 23 – Brian Redhead, 64, British journalist and
1994_in_radio
Village in Cheshire, England
guitarist John Squire also lives in the village. Previous residents include Brian Redhead (journalist, author and broadcaster), Bill Turnbull (BBC television
Rainow
British radio producer and broadcaster
about books, Something to Read, and convinced the BBC to use journalist Brian Redhead as the presenter. It had been felt that his Geordie accent would be
Olive_Shapley
British journalist and editor
his first piece being a story on the features page (then edited by Brian Redhead) about the return of Laurie Lee to the village of Slad in Gloucestershire
Ian_Mayes
January – Brian Johnston, 81, cricket commentator and radio presenter 2 February – Anona Winn, 90, broadcasting personality 23 January – Brian Redhead, 64,
1994_in_British_radio
Novelist and screenwriter from Northern Ireland
he later disowned, were published in Canada by Harlequin – Wreath for a Redhead in March 1951 and The Executioners in July 1951. Judith Hearne, which Moore
Brian_Moore_(novelist)
American animated sitcom
Borstein was performing in a stage show in Los Angeles. She played a redheaded mother whose voice she had based on one of her cousins. Seth Green primarily
Family_Guy
politician (died 2009) 25 December – Stuart Hall, presenter 28 December – Brian Redhead, journalist and broadcaster (died 1994) 31 December – Peter May, England
1929_in_the_United_Kingdom
UK industry association
Personality Noel Edmonds ITV Personality Michael Aspel Radio Personality Brian Redhead Newscaster / Reporter Selina Scott Sports Presenter / Reporter Des Lynam
Television and Radio Industries Club
Television_and_Radio_Industries_Club
radio personality and comedian (The Credibility Gap). 28 December – Brian Redhead (died 1994), English radio news presenter. Halper, Donna L. (2001).
1929_in_radio
short-lived British new wave band, consisting of members Brian Atherton (lead vocals and keyboards), Andy Redhead (drums and guitar), Phil Martin (sax, keyboards
Box_of_Toys
2010 studio album by Blonde Redhead
Sparkle is the eighth studio album by American alternative rock band Blonde Redhead. The album was released by 4AD on September 13, 2010, internationally,
Penny_Sparkle
British writer (1936–2003)
Enoch Powell Lady Falklander Miss Jan Morris Mr Ludovic Kennedy Mr Brian Redhead Mr Brian Johnson Mr Reginald Bosanquet Mr Auberon Waugh Mr Bill Sowerbutts
Peter_Tinniswood
Internet meme
values, and a rejection of modern feminist ideals. The "Wifejak" Wojak is a redhead Wojak designed to embody stereotypical traits associated with "typical
Wojak
Terry Christian, David Dunne, Nemone, Andy Kershaw, Andy Peebles, Brian Redhead, James Stannage, Mike Sweeny, Julian Worricker. Manchester is featured
Media_in_Manchester
January – Tony Waddington, football manager (born 1924) 23 January – Brian Redhead, journalist and broadcaster (born 1929) 25 January – Jimmy Boyce, politician
1994_in_the_United_Kingdom
1995 studio album by Joan Armatrading
love", was inspired by the death of British journalist and broadcaster Brian Redhead. "Back On The Road" and "Lost The Love" are blues numbers and prefigure
What's_Inside
British filmmaker (1929–2021)
to Penrith at the outbreak of War in 1939, along with contemporaries Brian Redhead and Peter Taylor. After the War, Williams enlisted for mandatory National
Derek_Williams_(filmmaker)
1995 song by Joan Armatrading
tributes following the death of the British journalist and broadcaster Brian Redhead in 1994. She told The Scotsman in 1995, "Afterwards everyone was saying
Shapes_and_Sizes_(song)
English rockabilly band
Dick Callan, Jimmy Redhead, Gordon Scott and Brian Hodgson Line-up 1985–198?: Graham Fenton, Dick Callan, Jimmy Redhead, Brian Hodgson and Gerry Hogan
Matchbox_(band)
British BBC Radio producer
'Talks Producer' in Manchester, working on A Word in Edgeways with Brian Redhead and From the Grass Roots with George Scott. In the mid seventies he
Michael_Green_(radio)
Former BBC temporary radio news service during the Gulf War (1991)
Jenny Abramsky and produced by volunteers, working on their days off: Brian Redhead, John Humphrys, Nick Clarke, Robin Lustig, Nicholas Witchell, Bob Simpson
BBC_Radio_4_News_FM
Radio show
Subject Presenter Producer Jon Pertwee Nick Baker Peter Hoare Brian Redhead Michael Bywater Bob Carter Liberace Matt Thompson Freya Stark Peggy Reynolds
Radio_Lives
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe Stradivarius violin more 6 July 1986 Brian Redhead A commentary on the Bible by Arthur Pink Taj Mahal more 13 July 1986
List of Desert Island Discs episodes (1981–1990)
List_of_Desert_Island_Discs_episodes_(1981–1990)
(died 2012), English newspaper editor and broadcaster. 28 December – Brian Redhead (died 1994), English radio current affairs presenter. "[Frances] Dorothy
1929_in_British_radio
UK magazine
Libby Purves Jonathon Porritt Rumer Godden Max Egremont Roy Lancaster Brian Redhead Richard Mabey Maev Kennedy Simon Jenkins Patrick Wright Colin Luckhurst
National_Trust_Magazine
Historic textile-producing area with a cotton museum in Lancashire, England
Triangle Toll House museum was established on 26 July 1980, and opened by Brian Redhead. and is staffed by volunteers the Weavers' Triangle Trust. It was initially
Weavers'_Triangle
he later disowned, were published in Canada by Harlequin – Wreath for a Redhead in March 1951 and The Executioners later in 1951. Arguably the most significant
Brian_Moore's_early_fiction
1998 film by Brian De Palma
a trip to Norfolk, Virginia. As the first round begins, Kevin notices redhead Serena who wears a ruby ring; he leaves his seat which is then taken by
Snake_Eyes_(1998_film)
English actor (1914–1978)
Brian Worth (30 July 1914 – 25 August 1978) was an English actor, known for Scrooge (1951), The Man in the White Suit (1951) and An Inspector Calls (1954)
Brian_Worth
2000 soundtrack album to Nutty Professor II: The Klumps by various artists
Trackz, P. King "The Specialist", Redhead Kingpin, R. Kelly, Rodney Jerkins, Sisqó, Teflon and Timbaland, with Brian Grazer, Gary Jones, Happy Walters
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (soundtrack)
Nutty_Professor_II:_The_Klumps_(soundtrack)
Capital and most populous city of Iowa, US
Ruth Ann Gaines (D) Sean Bagniewski (D) Austin Baeth (D) Rob Johnson (D) Brian Meyer (D) Rick Olson (D) Bill Gustoff (R) Stan Gustafson (R) • U.S. Congress
Des_Moines,_Iowa
American actress and director (1926–2002)
appeared in the first episode of CBS's Perry Mason, "The Case of the Restless Redhead," in the title role of Evelyn Bagby, the defendant. In 1958, she again
Whitney_Blake
General election held in Wales on 7 May 2026
Adrian Mason (25,741) David Wilkins (2,355) Martyn Hogg (4,219) Robert Redhead (Heritage) 2 Carolyn Thomas (inc.) Becca Martin (11,291.5) Gareth Davies
2026_Senedd_election
English actress and model (born 1949)
Clemens explains that he envisioned the role as a fiery Raquel Welch-type redhead.[citation needed] Munro has the distinction of being the only actor ever
Caroline_Munro
American actor (born 1959)
for several film and television performances during his childhood. The redheaded Whitaker played Jody Davis on Family Affair from 1966 to 1971. He originated
Johnny_Whitaker
Pharaoh of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC
they had both been blonde like Alexander, Cleopatra may well have been a redhead, judging from the portrait of a flame-haired woman wearing the royal diadem
Cleopatra
1955 British comedy film
The Man Who Loved Redheads is a 1955 British comedy film directed by Harold French and starring Moira Shearer, John Justin and Roland Culver. The film
The_Man_Who_Loved_Redheads
Fictional family in the Family Guy series
time, she was doing a stage show in Los Angeles, in which she played a redhead mother, whose voice she had based on one of her cousins. The voice was
Griffin_family
Alternative music club in Bologna, Italy
Black Mountain, Liars, Kings of Convenience, Peaches, Blonde Redhead, Ladytron, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Teenage Fanclub, and The Undertones. Official
Covo_Club
Cast of American animated comedy franchise
episodes) is a redheaded girl who is one of Meg's friends. She has two mothers, implying that her biological mother is a lesbian. Brian briefly had a crush
List_of_Family_Guy_characters
American actor (1904–1963)
series. Powell took a break from tough-guy roles in The Reformer and the Redhead (1950), opposite his wife, June Allyson. Then he was back to tougher movies:
Dick_Powell
1935 Dressed to Thrill August 23, 1935 Dante's Inferno August 30, 1935 Redheads on Parade September 6, 1935 Steamboat Round the Bend Angelina o el honor
List of 20th Century Fox films (1935–1999)
List_of_20th_Century_Fox_films_(1935–1999)
Fictional character
stripe, along with white stockings and black Mary Janes. Blossom is the redhead and differentiates from her sisters by sporting a bow-crowned ponytail
Blossom_(The_Powerpuff_Girls)
American indie rock band
Neil Young, and PJ Harvey, and bands such as the Birthday Party, Blonde Redhead, Blondie, ESG, Flux Information Sciences, Grateful Dead, the Greenhornes
Yeah_Yeah_Yeahs
Retrieved 31 October 2024. McAuliffe, Nora-Ide (24 July 2015). ""Is calling redheads 'gingers' an insult or not?"". The Irish Times. Retrieved 16 April 2026
List_of_ethnic_slurs
People in files on Jeffrey Epstein
one email from 2012 Ariely asked Epstein for the name and email of a "redhead" he met earlier. Peter Attia's name appeared over 1,700 times in the files
List of people named in the Epstein files
List_of_people_named_in_the_Epstein_files
The filmography and discography of Brian Volk-Weiss consists of numerous stand-up specials, comedy albums, films, and television shows. Volk-Weiss has
Brian Volk-Weiss filmography and discography
Brian_Volk-Weiss_filmography_and_discography
1996 American film
buddies meet at a coffee shop. Trent makes a fool of himself over a pretty redhead in a case of mistaken identity. Mike smirks, knowing that his life is moving
Swingers_(1996_film)
1956 British film by Maclean Rogers
Assignment Redhead (U.S. title: Million Dollar Manhunt) is a 1956 British second feature ('B') crime thriller film written and directed by Maclean Rogers
Assignment_Redhead
American actor (1898–1966)
McCreery My Foolish Heart (1949) as Henry Winters The Reformer and the Redhead (1950) as Tim Harveigh Edge of Doom (1950) as Detective Lieutenant Mandel
Robert_Keith_(actor)
Cast list for an animated series
Borstein performed in a stage show in Los Angeles, in which she played a redhead mother whose voice she had based on one of her cousins. The voice was originally
List of Family Guy cast members
List_of_Family_Guy_cast_members
American Legal drama series (2011–2019)
client. Cameron realizes Jessica's implication that it was Donna ('the redhead'), but claims it was irrelevant as Harvey did nothing to prevent Jessica
List_of_Suits_characters
American actor (1946–2017)
Remember" 1985 Tales from the Darkside Billy Malone Episode: "Ring Around the Redhead" Alfred Hitchcock Presents Bill Callahan Episode: "Breakdown" 1986 Miami
John_Heard_(actor)
American rock band
Forgotten Mother of Metal Music and Birth of the "Devil's Horns"". Atomic Redhead. August 18, 2021. Retrieved June 15, 2023. Trapp, Philip (April 21, 2021)
Coven_(band)
American actress (1934–2025)
"Pippa Scott (Performer)". Playbill. Retrieved March 16, 2023. "Lovely Redhead Is Back". The Times-News. North Carolina, Burlington. March 27, 1976. p
Pippa_Scott
1999 British TV series or programme
playing Stephen, and Ashley Walters, Millicent Gezi, Joseph Kpobie and Brian Bovell also amongst the main cast. The film was first conceived in 1997
The Murder of Stephen Lawrence
The_Murder_of_Stephen_Lawrence
Dutch painter (1853–1890)
townspeople (including the Ginoux family) who described him as le fou roux "the redheaded madman"; Van Gogh returned to hospital. Paul Signac visited him twice
Vincent_van_Gogh
American rapper (born 1972)
from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2014. "Redhead Redemption: Ed Sheeran". Interview. December 14, 2011. Langhorne, Cyrus
Eminem
Music festival in California, U.S.
first weekend. ^B. Benson Boone's set featured a guest appearance from Brian May during the first weekend. ^C. Charli XCX's set featured guest appearances
Coachella_2025
BRIAN REDHEAD
BRIAN REDHEAD
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Noble, Virtuous. The feminine of Brian
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Celtic, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Gaelic, German, Indian, Irish, Jamaican, Lebanese, Swiss
Honourable; Form of Brian; Strength; Noble; Virtuous; High Hill
Male
Norwegian
 Norwegian form of Latin Adrianus, ARIAN means "from Hadria." Compare with another form of Arian.
Boy/Male
Celtic
Brave; Virtuous. Famous Bearers: Canadian singer Brian Adams and British singer Bryan Ferry.
Male
English
 Short form of English Brandon, BRAN means "broom-covered hill," and other names beginning with Bran-. Compare with other forms of Bran.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Uryan, URIAN means "light."
Male
French
 French form of Irish Brian, BRIANT means "high hill." Compare with another form of Briant.
Male
Irish
Variant spelling of Irish Brian, BRION means "high hill."
Male
English
English unisex name derived from the plant name briar, from Old English brer, BRIAR means "prickly bush."
Female
Slovene
Slovene name BRINA means "protector."
Male
English
 Old French derogatory byname derived from the Old Occitan word brian, BRIAN means "maggot." Compare with another form of Brian.
Male
Irish
 Irish name derived from Celtic Brigonos, BRIAN means "high hill." Compare with another form of Brian.
Girl/Female
Celtic English
Strong. She ascends. Feminine of Brian.
Male
Arthurian
, (king; raven); Bran the Blessed.
Girl/Female
African, American, Christian, Gaelic, Indian
Noble; Virtuous; The Feminine of Brian; High Hill; Force; Strength
Male
English
Anglicized form of Middle Welsh Urien, ORIAN means "privileged birth."
Girl/Female
American, British, Celtic, English
Strong; She Ascends; Female Version of Brian
Girl/Female
Irish
“noble, virtuous.†The feminine of Brian.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Irish Brian, BRYAN means "high hill."
Female
Irish
Feminine form of Irish Brian, BRIANA means "high hill."
BRIAN REDHEAD
BRIAN REDHEAD
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic, Australian, Muslim
Repose; Rest; Charm; Beauty; Splendour
Boy/Male
Arabic
Blessings; Abundance; Prosperity
Female
German
Contracted form of German Maria Liese, MARLIS means "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion" and "God is my oath."Â
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, Hebrew, Zoroastrian
Supplanter; The Lord Exalts; Appointed by the Lord
Male
Egyptian
, the son of an early king.
Girl/Female
Indian
Apple
Girl/Female
Hindu
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
With a Variegated Form
Girl/Female
Indian, Telugu
Goddess
Girl/Female
Tamil
Shelter
BRIAN REDHEAD
BRIAN REDHEAD
BRIAN REDHEAD
BRIAN REDHEAD
BRIAN REDHEAD
n.
The anterior or cephalic ganglion in insects and other invertebrates.
imp. & p. p.
of Brain
n.
The middle segment of the brain; the mesencephalon. See Brain.
n.
A plant with a slender woody stem bearing stout prickles; especially, species of Rosa, Rubus, and Smilax.
a.
Made of bran; like bran; scurfy.
a.
Of or pertaining to the iris.
n.
Fig.: Anything sharp or unpleasant to the feelings.
v. t.
To conceive; to understand.
n.
Brain power.
n.
The whitish mass of soft matter (the center of the nervous system, and the seat of consciousness and volition) which is inclosed in the cartilaginous or bony cranium of vertebrate animals. It is simply the anterior termination of the spinal cord, and is developed from three embryonic vesicles, whose cavities are connected with the central canal of the cord; the cavities of the vesicles become the central cavities, or ventricles, and the walls thicken unequally and become the three segments, the fore-, mid-, and hind-brain.
n.
The affections; fancy; imagination.
n.
The brain.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Brain
n.
Bran.
n.
See Prian.
n.
The organ or seat of intellect; hence, the understanding.
n.
Same as Brier.
v. t.
To dash out the brains of; to kill by beating out the brains. Hence, Fig.: To destroy; to put an end to; to defeat.
n.
Alt. of Briar
n.
A fine, white, somewhat friable clay; also, the ore contained in a mixture of clay and pebbles.