What does brinded mean?
Brinded means (archaic, dialect) Especially of the fur or skin of animals: having a patchy or streaky pattern, usually brown or grey in colour; brindled..
Brinded
/ˈbɹɪndɪd/ · adjective
Meaning
(archaic, dialect) Especially of the fur or skin of animals: having a patchy or streaky pattern, usually brown or grey in colour; brindled..
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic, dialect) Especially of the fur or skin of animals: having a patchy or streaky pattern, usually brown or grey in colour; brindled.
- (dialect) Frowning, looking sour or angry.
Example Sentences
Thrice the brinded Cat hath mew'd.
It is well known that the only wool susceptible of acquiring delicate and brilliant colours by the process of dyeing, is white wool: for this reason the Cachemirians separate all those lambs which are black or brinded.
Glory be to God for dappled things— / For skies of couple-colour as a brinded cow; / For rose-moles all in stipple upon trout that swim: […]
Lawks, doant be clummed by Babbin Enapp, 'Sa bibbling, boostering, brinded chap, A dinderhead hadge-boar!
Synonyms for brinded
Antonyms for brinded
Related Words
Word Forms
- more brinded
- most brinded
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for brinded?
Common synonyms include mottled, tabby, brindle, brindled.
What is the opposite of brinded?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use brinded in a sentence?
Thrice the brinded Cat hath mew'd.
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