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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A stiff or coarse hair.
  • slang A humorous misspelling of Bristol, in imitation of the local dialect in the English city of that name,
  • The hair or straws that make up a brush, broom, or similar item.

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Verb:

  • To be on one's guard or raise one's defenses; to react with fear, suspicion, or distance.

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