BIRSE


Meaning of BIRSE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbirs, ˈbərs ]

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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