▪ I. † ˈbrusle, v. Obs. rare—1.
[Origin uncertain: cf. brustle.]
trans. ? To crack; to bruise a little.
| 1624 Fletcher Wife for Month ii. vi. Two broken citizens. Break 'em more; they are but brusled yet! |
▪ II. brusle
obs. and north. f. birsle, bristle.