brindle
[ brin-dl ]
/ ˈbrɪn dl /
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noun
adjective
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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First recorded in 1670–80; back formation from brindled
Words nearby brindle
brimful, brimmer, brimstone, brinded, Brindisi, brindle, brindled, Brindley, brine, Brinell hardness number, brinelling
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British Dictionary definitions for brindle
brindle
/ (ˈbrɪndəl) /
noun
a brindled animal
a brindled colouring
Word Origin for brindle
C17: back formation from brindled
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