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  • 131brusque — brusquely, adv. brusqueness, n. /brusk/; esp. Brit. /broosk/, adj. abrupt in manner; blunt; rough: A brusque welcome greeted his unexpected return. Also, brusk. [1595 1605; < MF < It brusco rough, tart, special use of brusco (n.) butcher s broom&#8230; …

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  • 132cart — cartable, adj. carter, n. /kahrt/, n. 1. a heavy two wheeled vehicle, commonly without springs, drawn by mules, oxen, or the like, used for the conveyance of heavy goods. 2. a light two wheeled vehicle with springs, drawn by a horse or pony. 3.&#8230; …

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