broody
n. US //ˈbɹudi// UK //bɹˈuːdi// broody
From Middle English brody, brodi, from Old English brōdiġ (“broody”), equivalent to brood + -y. Cognate with German brütig (“broody”).
From Middle English brody, brodi, from Old English brōdiġ (“broody”), equivalent to brood + -y. Cognate with German brütig (“broody”).
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