An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. Water saturated or strongly impregnated with salt.
   

2. Any saline solution.

Etymology (EN): M.E. from O.E. bryne “brine,” origin unknown; cognate with Du. brijn.

Etymology (PE): Aždem, from Gilaki and Tâti aždem “very salty water” used for preserving fish.