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brainchild

noun

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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈbɹeɪnt͡ʃaɪld/ / /ˈbɹeɪnˌt͡ʃaɪld/

noun

Etymology: From brain + child.

  1. A creation of one's brain; an original idea or innovation of a person or group of people, an organization, etc.

    The entire project was the brainchild of a small group of visionaries.

    A brayne-child o' mine ovvne! and I am proud on't!

verb

Etymology: From brain + child.

  1. To think up (an idea or innovation); to come up with.

    John Law brainchilded the establishment of a national bank to expedite and secure the creation of credit.