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bristly1590s, from bristle (n.) + -y (2). Figurative sense is recorded from 1872. Related: Bristliness.
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bristlyWith stiff hairs. Bronzing
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bristly[Indumentum (hairs, etc.)] -- Covered with stiff, strong hairs.
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bristly(adj) very irritable(adj) having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
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