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Webster 1913 Edition

Bristly

Bris′tly

,

Adj.

Thick set with bristles, or with hairs resembling bristles; rough.

The leaves of the black mulberry are somewhat

bristly

.

Bacon.

Webster 1828 Edition

Bristly

BRIS'TLY

,

Adj.

bris'ly. Thick set with bristles, or with hairs like bristles; rough.