brunt
The origin and history of brunt.
Etymology
From Middle English brunt, meaning a sudden blow or attack, likely linked to an Old Norse word for rushing forward violently.
The origin and history of brunt.
From Middle English brunt, meaning a sudden blow or attack, likely linked to an Old Norse word for rushing forward violently.
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