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bristle
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[ˈbrɪsl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a short, stiff hair on an animal's skin or a man's face
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Origin
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Middle English: from Old English byrst (of Germanic origin, related to German Borste) + -le
[ˈbrɪsl], (Verb)
Definitions:
- (of hair or fur) stand upright away from the skin, typically as a sign of anger or fear
(e.g: the hair on the back of his neck bristled)
- be covered with or abundant in
(e.g: the roof bristled with antennae)
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Origin
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Middle English: from Old English byrst (of Germanic origin, related to German Borste) + -le
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