brainpan
brainpan · brainpans
The braincase; the skullThe braincase; the skull.
/ˈbɹeɪnpan/
Meaning
2 senses(Canada, US, colloquial)The braincase; the skull.
the part of the skull that encloses the brain
(Canada, US, colloquial)The brain or mind.
Origin
From Middle English brayn panne, from Old English bræġnpanne, corresponding to brain + panFrom Middle English brayn panne, from Old English bræġnpanne, corresponding to brain + pan.
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