Bristle, s. The stiff hair of swine. Hogs’ bristles for fly tying are dyed in the same manner as feathers and wool. They require, however, to be kept longer in the dye-pot.

Bristle, v. To stand erect as bristles.

Brit, s. The name of a fish.

Broach, v. To spit, to pierce as with a spit; to pierce a vessel in order to draw the liquor.

Brock, s. A badger.

Brocket, s. A red deer, two years old.

Brogue, s. A kind of shoe; a corrupt dialect.

Broil, v. To dress or cook by laying on the coals.

Broke. Preterimperfect tense of the verb To break. Applied to a dog when perfect in field discipline.

Broken Knees, Paste for.