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bri'nj|as OR bri'nj|azi adv 1 towards the edge, to the side, alongside, beside; on the flanks 2 diagonally, on a slant; sidelong 3 [Fig] slightly; superficially, barely 4 = ci'ngëlthi bri'një nf 1 rib bone; rib 2 chest wall; flank; rib steak 3 steep side of a cliff or mountain; slope 4 narrow edge, lip; flank, side, lateral surface 5 (Geom) side 6 [Reg] water cask • ësh·të me dy fije brinjë to be weak and sick, be all skin and bones • brinjë më brinjë throughout; completely, entirely; thoroughly, very much • brinjë e verbër false rib brinjë|da'lë adj weak and sickly, thin and weak; emaciated, skinny