Where does “bristly” come from?
Bristly comes from Middle English bristli, from a word meaning rough or stiff-haired, though the exact ultimate origin remains uncertain.
bristly (English): Covered with bristles; Easily antagonized;...
Definitions
- Covered with bristles; Easily antagonized;...
Ancestry of “bristly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | bristli | — |
Words derived from “bristly”