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bred

[ bred ]

verb

  1. simple past tense and past participle of breed.


bred

/ ɛ /

verb

  1. the past tense and past participle of breed
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noun

  1. derogatory.
    a person who lives in a small remote place
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of bred1

sense 2: diminutive form of inbred
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Idioms and Phrases

see born and bred . Also see under breed .
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For one, he said, it comes from a fragrant red rose known as Lasting Love, bred by French hybridizer Michel Adam.

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Keep in mind, I was born and bred in North Jersey.

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"Some are bred specifically for their guarding and protection capabilities. With this comes great responsibilities, not just the care and welfare of the dog, but also the training and management," he said.

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Born and bred in Bridgend, I couldn't finish my interview without putting James to the test - could he find a Cymru Connection with me?

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One thing that unites contestants these days, everyone involved with “Idol” agrees, is that social media has bred an instinctive self-awareness in front of the camera.

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