BRUTE (2)

brute (2). Brute, a. senseless, savage, wild, rude, rough

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Brute, n. 1. 1. An animal destitute of human reason; any animal not human; esp. a quadruped; a beast.
Brutes may be considered as either aëral, terrestrial, aquatic, or amphibious. Locke. 2. 2. A brutal person; a savage in heart or manners; as unfeeling or coarse person.
An ill-natured brute of a husband. Franklin. Syn. — See Beast.