What is the meaning of Bray?

Of an animal (now chiefly of animals related to the ass or donkey, and the camel): to make its cry.

To make a harsh, discordant sound like a donkey's bray.

To make or utter (a shout, sound, etc.) discordantly, loudly, or in a harsh and grating manner.

The cry of an animal, now chiefly that of animals related to the ass or donkey, or the camel.

Any discordant, grating, or harsh sound.

To crush or pound, especially using a pestle and mortar.

To hit (someone or something).

Alternative form of brayen (to cry)

Source: wiktionary.org