brian

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Also seen as: brians · brianing · brianed

Meaning · English

To keep fire at the mouth of (as of an oven), to give light or to preserve heat.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

để giữ lửa ở miệng lò, cung cấp ánh sáng hoặc giữ nhiệt

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “brian” mean?

To keep fire at the mouth of (as of an oven), to give light or to preserve heat.

Is “brian” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.