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.
Word Forms
- birsier
- birsiest
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bristling, bristled, bristly, setiferous, horrid, upbristling.
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