brindle

Definitions


[ˈbrɪndl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a brownish or tawny colour of animal fur, with streaks of other colour
(e.g: coat colours included red, brindle, and yellowish cream)


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Origin:
late 17th century: back-formation from brindled, alteration of Middle English brinded, probably of Scandinavian origin


[ˈbrɪndl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (especially of a domestic animal) brownish or tawny with streaks of other colour
(e.g: a brindle pup)


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Origin:
late 17th century: back-formation from brindled, alteration of Middle English brinded, probably of Scandinavian origin




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