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debruise

Pronunciation: /dɪˈbruːz/

Definition of debruise

verb

[with object] Heraldry
  • partly obscure (another charge).

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French debruisier, debrisier, from de- + bruiser, brisier (modern briser), 'break'

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