Bruted
to shape (a diamond) by rubbing with another diamond or a diamond chip.
Historical Examples
Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (4 of 12) Raphael Holinshed
The Palace of Pleasure William Painter
Chronicles of England, Scotland and Ireland (2 of 6): England (7 of 12) Raphael Holinshed
noun
any animal except man; beast; lower animal
(as modifier): brute nature
a brutal person
adjective (prenominal)
wholly instinctive or physical (esp in the phrases brute strength, brute force)
without reason or intelligence
coarse and grossly sensual
adj.
n.
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