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Definition of Brusquest
1. brusque [adj] - See also: brusque
Lexicographical Neighbors of Brusquest
Literary usage of Brusquest
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Hellenic Civilization by George Willis Bostsford (1915)
"Forthwith he spoke to me in brusquest fashion, as though he considered talking
a loss of time. But when my voucher said I wanted money, he asked how many ..."
2. The Memoirs of the Baroness Cecile de Courtot, Lady-in-waiting to the by Moritz von Kaisenberg, Cécile de Courtot, Jessie Haynes (1900)
"... his brusquest manner—" What do you say to that ? Madame is an aristocrat; she
belongs to one of the highest families of the Vendee, and yet she offers ..."
3. That which Hath Wings: A Novel of the Day by Richard Dehan (1918)
"Sincere, clean love does not grow on every gooseberry bush, my dear!" The curt
speech, made in the Doctor's brusquest tone, ..."
4. Essays & Addresses on the Philosophy of Religion: 1st-[2d] Series by Friedrich Hügel (1921)
"... which bids the brusquest adieu to the world and its children, goes in the
direction of the Sect. The faith of the apostles, which looks back upon the ..."
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