brumby

[ bruhm-bee ]

noun

, Australian.

, plural brum·bies.

1. a wild horse.

brumby

/ ˈbrʌmbɪ /

noun

1. a wild horse, esp one descended from runaway stock
2. informal.
   a wild or unruly person

Word History and Origins

Origin of brumby¹

First recorded in 1875–80; origin obscure

Word History and Origins

Origin of brumby¹

C19: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

They meet as might a lad from Harrow and another from Mr. Brumby's successful mechanical cramming establishment.

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He went round and round the paddick at home, with me on him, buckin' like a brumby.

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Dr. Giles and others suggest that the name should be Brumby instead of Brunanburh.

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She was a good woman of business, and managed the hat-shop for nine years, whilst poor Brumby was at Dr. Tokelys.

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Mrs. Brumby plays finely on the bassoon, and has evenings dedicated to Sebastian Bach, and enlivened with Handel.

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