brad /bræd/
noun [countable] American English[
Date: 1200-1300;
Language: Old Norse;
Origin: broddr 'pointed object']
1. a small metal object like a button with two metal sticks that are put through several pieces of paper and folded down to hold the papers together
2. a small thin wire nail with either a small head or a part that sticks out to the side instead of a head
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