[ˈbrɪsl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a short, stiff hair on an animal's skin or a man's face


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old English byrst (of Germanic origin, related to German Borste) + -le

[ˈbrɪsl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of hair or fur) stand upright away from the skin, typically as a sign of anger or fear
(e.g: the hair on the back of his neck bristled)

- be covered with or abundant in
(e.g: the roof bristled with antennae)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English: from Old English byrst (of Germanic origin, related to German Borste) + -le