ETYM Old Eng. britel, brutel, AS. bryttian to dispense, from breótan to break; akin to Icel. brytja, Swed. bryta, Dan. bryde. Related to Brickle.
1. Having little elasticity; hence easily cracked or fractured or snapped; SYN. brickle, brickly.
2. Lacking warmth and generosity of spirit.
3. (Of metal or glass) Not annealed and consequently easily cracked or fractured; SYN. unannealed. + prikaži više

Somewhat cold and reserved