Bruiser \Bruis"er\, n.
1. One who, or that which, bruises.
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2. A boxer; a pugilist; hence, a strong, tough person; --
often used in the phrase
{big bruiser}. --R. Browning.
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Like a new bruiser on Broughtonic sand,
Amid the lists our hero takes his stand. --T.
Warton.
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3. A concave tool used in grinding lenses or the speculums of
telescopes. --Knight.
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