BRUNT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
main force of a blow etc
Example: bore the brunt of the attack
Categories: Force, Forcefulness, Strength
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "brunt" comes from Old Norse brundr, which comes from Middle English brunt.
🧩 Fun Fact
Middle English had more flexible word order than Modern English because it retained more inflections.