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brattishing

British

/ ˈbrætɪʃɪŋ /

noun

architect decorative work along the coping or on the cornice of a building

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Etymology

Origin of brattishing

C16: variant of bratticing ; see _brattice

Example Sentences

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Catfishing is where a person creates a false identity to gain the trust of people and exploit them.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2024

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From The Verge • Aug. 19, 2021

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From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2021

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From Washington Times • Nov. 4, 2020

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