brachet

noun

brach·​et

ˈbrachə̇t

plural -s

archaic

: brach

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French, from Old French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German braccho hunting dog (that uses scent), Middle Low German & Middle Dutch bracke; probably akin to Middle High German bræhen to smell

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