I. ˈbrüt noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Middle Welsh, from Middle French Brut, legendary settler of Britain, from Medieval Latin Brutus
: any of several medieval chronicles of Britain tracing the history and legend of the country from the exploits of mythical Brutus, descendant of Aeneas
II. ˈbru̅e̅t adjective
Etymology: French, literally, rough — more at brute
of champagne : very dry : usually containing less than 1.5 percent sugar by volume : drier than extra sec