brusquerie
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of brusquerie
First recorded in 1750–55; from French brusque + -erie; see origin at brusque ( def. ), -ery ( def. )
Example Sentences
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To conceal this he made use of a brusquerie of speech and manner that was merely a cloak to his real nervousness.
From Grey Town An Australian Story by Gerald Baldwin
She still bore the same strong, self-reliant appearance and decided way, but her former serenity and cheerfulness, which, in spite of her brusquerie, were so winning, had disappeared from her manner.
From The Sign of Flame by E. T. C. (Edward Theodore Chalmers) Werner
The old lady spoke with a brusquerie which seemed to indicate 49 her wish to be done with the subject.
From Marjorie Dean College Junior by Pauline Lester
"I shan't see that," said Kindelon, with an amused brusquerie.
From The Adventures of a Widow A Novel by Edgar Fawcett
The queen was not angry at this brusquerie, but stepped back a pace and asked, "You think yourself Adonis, that you dare to lay hands on the goddess?"
From Ancient Manners Also Known As Aphrodite by Pierre Lou?s
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