GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Brazen , a.[OE. brasen, AS. bræsen. See Brass.]
- Pertaining to, made of, or resembling, brass.1913 Webster
- Sounding harsh and loud, like resounding brass.1913 Webster
- Impudent; immodest; shameless; having a front like brass; as, a brazen countenance.1913 Webster
Brazen age. (a) (Myth.) The age of war and lawlessness which succeeded the silver age. (b) (Archæol.) See under Bronze. -- Brazen sea (Jewish Antiq.), a large laver of brass, placed in Solomon's temple for the use of the priests.
1913 Webster
- Pertaining to, made of, or resembling, brass.
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Brazen, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Brazened ; p. pr. & vb. n. Brazening.] To carry through impudently or shamelessly; as, to brazen the matter through.1913 Webster
Sabina brazened it out before Mrs. Wygram, but inwardly she was resolved to be a good deal more circumspect.
W. Black.1913 Webster