BIRSE


Meaning of BIRSE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' birs, ' b ə rs

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English *birst, from Old English byrst ― more at BRISTLE

Date: before 12th century

1 chiefly Scottish : a bristle or tuft of bristles

2 chiefly Scottish : ANGER

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