n.
Pronunciation: ' bras
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English bras, from Old English bræs; akin to Middle Low German bras metal
Date: before 12th century
1 : an alloy consisting essentially of copper and zinc in variable proportions
2 a : the brass instruments of an orchestra or band ― often used in plural b : a usually brass memorial tablet c : bright metal fittings, utensils, or ornaments d : empty cartridge shells
3 : brazen self-assurance : GALL
4 singular or plural in construction a : high-ranking members of the military b : persons in high positions (as in a business or the government)
– brass adjective