BRUTE, adjective [Latin brutus, senseless, irrational.] 1. Senseless; unconscious; as the brute earth. 2. Irrational; ferine; as a brute beast. 3. Bestial; in common with beasts; as brute violence. 4. Rough; uncivilized; insensible; as a brute philosopher. BRUTE, noun A beast; any animal destitute of reason, and of course the word comprehends all animals except man, but is applied mostly to the larger beasts. 1. A brutal person; a savage in heart or manners; a low bred, unfeeling man. BRUTE, verb transitive for bruit, to report. [Not used.]
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