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Synonyms for brunet


Grammar : Adj
Spell : broo-net
Phonetic Transcription : bruˈnɛt



Définition of brunet

Origin :
  • "dark-complexioned person," 1887, from French brunet, diminutive of brun "brown," which is from a Germanic source (see brown (adj.)).
  • adj dark
Example sentences :
  • The existence of this edition is doubted by Brunet, according to Vicaire.
  • Extract from : « Cooking and Dining in Imperial Rome » by Apicius
  • Brunet as an "Inchruler," 26—his description of an Elzevir Cæsar, ib.
  • Extract from : « The Book-Hunter » by John Hill Burton
  • Elzevir Cæsar, Brunet's measurement of, 26—origin of its rarity, 66.
  • Extract from : « The Book-Hunter » by John Hill Burton
  • General Brunet will hardly be able to digest your hospitality, my Margot; but you may sleep.
  • Extract from : « The Hour and the Man » by Harriet Martineau
  • Neither Brunet, nor Renouard, nor Qurard notice the edition of 1746.
  • Extract from : « Notes and Queries, Number 219, January 7, 1854 » by Various
  • He passed the flagman, going like a brunet typhoon ten days overdue.
  • Extract from : « Lady Luck » by Hugh Wiley
  • The officer raised his voice for the benefit of the brunet assemblage.
  • Extract from : « Lady Luck » by Hugh Wiley
  • Brunet was poisoned in 1673, and Philibert married the widow.
  • Extract from : « Princes and Poisoners » by Frantz Funck-Brentano
  • The first edition, according to Panzer and Brunet, of this work, was that of Paris.
  • Extract from : « The Oxford Reformers » by Frederic Seebohm
  • Brunet had been all over the world and spoke all languages except English.
  • Extract from : « The Earl of Beaconsfield » by James Anthony Froude

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