brassinessn.
/ˈbrɑːsɪnᵻs/, /ˈbrasɪnᵻs/, U.S. /ˈbræsinᵻs/ Brassy quality or appearance. Also figurative.
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brassiness1731
1731 in N. Bailey Universal Etymol. Eng. Dict. II.
1847 Hist. Berwickshire Naturalists' Club 2 No. 5. 238 The brassiness of the elytra.
1921 H. Crane Let. 17 Oct. (1965) 67 I have the apparent brassiness to call myself a person of rather catholic admirations.
1953 S. Kauffmann Philanderer iv. 61 But there was more to Perry than..brassiness or quick brain.
1958 Listener 4 Dec. 964/3 He [sc. a horn player] seems to have acquired..the characteristic mellow tone free from any disagreeable brassiness.
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