ear-brisk

adjective

of a horse
: carrying the ears pricked forward

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1726, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ear-brisk was circa 1726

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“Ear-brisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ear-brisk. Accessed 2 Oct. 2023.

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