ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Birsy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbɜːsɪ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Birsy is an adjective meaning (Scotland) bristling, bristly (of an animal such as a wolf or a bear).

Meaning

(Scotland) bristling, bristly (of an animal such as a wolf or a bear).

Example Sentences

Raw upon raw the birsy bere, Rax't up, sae routh and green.
A big, birsy, gray wolf looked over its two fallen comrades, then all at once it lifted its gaze and looked John straight in the eyes, letting out a low guttural snarl.

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Related dictionary entries include bristling, bristled, bristly, setiferous, horrid, upbristling.

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