BRAZENLY

brazenly

(adverb) in a brazen manner; “he spoke brazenly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

brazenly (comparative more brazenly, superlative most brazenly)

In a brazen manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Bra"zen*ly, adv.

Definition: In a bold, impudent manner.

BRAZEN

Bra"zen, a.Etym: [OE. brasen, AS. bræsen. See Brass.]

1. Pertaining to, made of, or resembling, brass.

2. Sounding harsh and loud, like resounding brass.

3. 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.

Bra"zen, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Brazened; p. pr. & vb. n. Brazening.]

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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