Definition of Brassbound
Brassbound
brass·bound
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
having a trim or reinforcements made of a metal such as brass, which provides strength and rigidity;
e.g. The book was brassbound at the spine and corners so that it didn't get damaged.
(adjective)
rigid and inflexible, for example due to being strongly opinionated or bound by traditions;
e.g. He is a brassbound believer in the power of herbal medicine.
(adjective)
bold and shameless in a way that is rude and disrespectful;
e.g. She used to be quite brassbound when she was younger but she is much more polite now.
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