English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

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Bristle (v. i.)

To show defiance or indignation.

Bristle-pointed (a.)

Terminating in a very fine, sharp point, as some leaves.

Bristle-shaped (a.)

Resembling a bristle in form; as, a bristle-shaped leaf.

Bristled (imp. & p. p.)

of Bristle

Bristletail (n.)

An insect of the genera Lepisma, Campodea, etc., belonging to the Thysanura.

Bristliness (n.)

The quality or state of having bristles.

Bristling (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Bristle

Bristly (a.)

Thick set with bristles, or with hairs resembling bristles; rough.

Bristol (n.)

A seaport city in the west of England.

Brisure (n.)

Any part of a rampart or parapet which deviates from the general direction.

Brisure (n.)

A mark of cadency or difference.

Brit (n.)

Alt. of Britt

Britannia (n.)

A white-metal alloy of tin, antimony, bismuth, copper, etc. It somewhat resembles silver, and is used for table ware. Called also Britannia metal.

Britannic (a.)

Of or pertaining to Great Britain; British; as, her Britannic Majesty.

Brite (v. t.)

Alt. of Bright

Briticism (n.)

A word, phrase, or idiom peculiar to Great Britain; any manner of using a word or words that is peculiar to Great Britain.

British (n. pl.)

People of Great Britain.

British (a.)

Of or pertaining to Great Britain or to its inhabitants; -- sometimes restricted to the original inhabitants.

Britisher (n.)

An Englishman; a subject or inhabitant of Great Britain, esp. one in the British military or naval service.

Briton (a.)

British.