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debruise

[ duh-brooz, dee- ]

verb (used with object)

, Heraldry.
, de·bruised, de·bruis·ing.
  1. to overlay (a charge) other than an ordinary with an ordinary.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of debruise1

1250–1300; Middle English debrusen, debrisen to break down, crush < Old French debr ( u ) isier, equivalent to de- de- + bruisier to break; bruise

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