abode
EnglishMerriam-Webster Dictionaryia-level='3'>Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1aNoun
1892, in the meaning defined aboveEnglishMerriam-Webster DictionaryHistory and Etymology
Adjective and Noun
Middle English britil; akin to Old English brēotan to break, Old Norse brjōtabrittle
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
- having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure //a brittle cracker that turned into crumbs in my pocket
- lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling //a brittle apology that was anything but heartfeltSynonymsRelated WordsNear Antonyms
First Known Use
1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Spanish brocado, from Catalan brocat, from Italian broccato, from broccare to spur, brocade, from brocco small nail, from Latin broccus projectingHistory and Etymology
Adjective and Noun
Middle English britil; akin to Old English brēotan to break, Old Norse brjōtabrittle
adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
- having a texture that readily breaks into little pieces under pressure //a brittle cracker that turned into crumbs in my pocket
- lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling //a brittle apology that was anything but heartfeltSynonymsRelated WordsNear Antonyms
First Known Use
1588, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Spanish brocado, from Catalan brocat, from Italian broccato, from broccare to spur, brocade, from brocco small nail, from Latin broccus projectingbroom
noun