brassbound

[ bras-bound, brahs- ]

adjective

1. having a frame or reinforcements strengthened or made rigid by brass, bronze, etc., as a trunk or chest.
2. rigid; inflexible:

   brassbound regulations.

3. impudent; brazen:

   brassbound presumption.

brassbound

/ ˈbrɑːsˌbaʊnd /

adjective

1. inflexibly entrenched

   brassbound traditions

Word History and Origins

Origin of brassbound¹

First recorded in 1900–05; brass + -bound ¹

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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