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brydh· vt to tenderize, make soft, ripen; crumble

bry'dh·et vpr to become tender, become soft, ripen (of fruit)

bry'dh|ët adj (i) 1 tender, soft, ripe; loose and easy to work (of soil) 2 soft and tender; delicate 3 [Fig Impol] flabby, clumsy, awkward