Pronunciation: [bɹˈe͡əd] (IPA) 
The word "Braird" is a Scottish term used to describe the first signs of growth in grain crops. In terms of spelling, the "ai" combination makes the "air" sound, while the final "d" is silent. The IPA phonetic transcription for "Braird" would be /brɛərd/. This word is often used by farmers and crop specialists to describe the early stages of crop growth and can be useful information for predicting harvest yields.
In agri., the first appearance of a crop after the seed has been sown.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "braird" originated from Old English as "brerd", which referred to the young shoots or blades of grass. It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "brairada", meaning a blade or a shoot. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the word evolved to become "braird", which is commonly used in Scottish and Northern English dialects to describe the first growth of grass or crops in a field.
