BRAZEN

a. v.

4 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
a.

Pertaining to, made of, or resembling, brass.

2.
a.

Sounding harsh and loud, like resounding brass.

3.
a.

Impudent; immodest; shameless; having a front like brass; as, a brazen countenance. 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.

4.
v.

To carry through impudently or shamelessly; as, to brazen the matter through. Sabina brazened it out before Mrs. Wygram, but inwardly she was resolved to be a good deal more circumspect. W. Black.


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