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noun

Bruiser n.

One who, or that which, bruises.

A boxer; a pugilist; hence, a strong, tough person; often used in the phrase big bruiser. "Like a new bruiser on Broughtonic sand, Amid the lists our hero takes his stand."

A concave tool used in grinding lenses or the speculums of telescopes.

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Etymology of 'Bruiser'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Bruiser" Quotes from Famous Books

... major was solemnly delivering himself of these sentiments, Ezra continued to sit watching him in a particularly venomous manner. His straight, cruel lips were blanched with passion, and the veins stood out upon his forehead. The young man was a famous amateur bruiser, and could fight a round with any professional in London. The old soldier would be a child in his hands. As the latter picked up his hat preparatory to leaving the room, Ezra rose and bolted the door upon the inside. "It's worth five pounds in a police court," he muttered ...

— The Firm of Girdlestone • Arthur Conan Doyle

... and trifles to her, yet he felt this extravagance would become extinguished under daily companionship, and the poems provoked by her charms would go far towards their daily maintenance. Yes, he could throw up the University. He would rescue her from this bully, this gentleman bruiser. They would live openly and nobly in the world's eye. A poet was not even expected to ...

— Victorian Short Stories • Various

Words linked to "Bruiser" : adult male, Samson, Louis the Bruiser, bruise, strapper