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brassbound
[ bras-bound, brahs- ]
adjective
- having a frame or reinforcements strengthened or made rigid by brass, bronze, etc., as a trunk or chest.
- rigid; inflexible:
brassbound regulations.
- impudent; brazen:
brassbound presumption.
brassbound
/ ˈbrɑːsˌbaʊnd /
adjective
- inflexibly entrenched
brassbound traditions
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Example Sentences
"No fear of my tattling," and the boy smiled curiously to himself as he bent over the book, polishing the brassbound cover.
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His mother has died in consequence of a judge's decision, and Brassbound roams and schemes until the judge falls into his hands.
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There is no sort of doubt that Captain Brassbound is improved by giving up the object of his life.
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Then the back door—in halves—and the back step, brassbound, treacherous.
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I understood it was your business to provide escorts, Captain Brassbound.
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