English English Dictionary

A practical vessel.

A two-masted, square-rigged vessel, differing from a brig in that she does not carry a square mainsail.

See Brigandine.

A bridge.

To be or become overripe, as wheat, barley, or hops.

Brightly.

Splendor; brightness.

Of brilliant color; of lively hue or appearance.

Manifest to the mind, as light is to the eyes; clear; evident; plain.

Illustrious; glorious.

Sparkling with wit; lively; vivacious; shedding cheerfulness and joy around; cheerful; cheery.

Having qualities that render conspicuous or attractive, or that affect the mind as light does the eye; resplendent with charms; as, bright beauty.

Transmitting light; clear; transparent.

Radiating or reflecting light; shedding or having much light; shining; luminous; not dark.

See Brite, v. i.

Having a clear, quick intellect; intelligent.

An affection of the kidneys, usually inflammatory in character, and distinguished by the occurrence of albumin and renal casts in the urine. Several varieties of Bright's disease are now recognized, differing in the part of the kidney involved, and in the intensity and course of the morbid process.

Having glittering armor.

To make bright or brighter; to make to shine; to increase the luster of; to give a brighter hue to.

To grow bright, or more bright; to become less dark or gloomy; to clear up; to become bright or cheerful.