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brassiness|ˈbrɑːsɪnɪs, -æ-|
[f. brassy n.1 + -ness.]
Brassy quality or appearance. Also fig.
1731in Bailey II. 1847 Proc. Berw. Nat. Club II. No. 5. 238 The brassiness of the elytra. 1921H. Crane Let. 17 Oct. (1965) 67, I have the apparent brassiness to call myself a person of rather catholic admirations. 1952S. Kauffmann Philanderer iv. 61 But there was more to Perry than..brassiness or quick brain. 1958Listener 4 Dec. 964/3 He [sc. a horn player] seems to have acquired..the characteristic mellow tone free from any disagreeable brassiness. |