brill

[ bril ]

/ brɪl /

noun, plural brills, (especially collectively) brill.

a European flatfish, Scophthalmus rhombus, closely related to the turbot.

Origin of brill

First recorded in 1475–85; of uncertain origin

Words nearby brill

Brigit, Brigitte, brigsail, brik, briki, brill, Brillat-Savarin, brilliance, brilliancy, brilliant, brilliant cresyl blue

Definition for brill (2 of 2)

Brill

[ bril ]

/ brɪl /

noun

A(braham) A(rden), 1874–1948, U.S. psychoanalyst and author, born in Austria.

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Example sentences from the Web for brill

I wish I was a young Carole King, working in the Brill Building.
Belle & Sebastian Aren’t So Shy Anymore|James Joiner|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Brill went on to publish his piece in Time, where it won a National Magazine Award.
The Rise and Fall of Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge, America’s Worst Gay Power Couple|James Kirchick|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The typically somber atmosphere at the bi-annual church convocation was punctuated by hollers, applause and a shout of “brill!”
Church of England Gets Female Bishops and a Conservative Backlash|Nico Hines|July 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And Brill is a woman who was awarded the presidential National Medal of Technology and Innovation two years ago.
New York Times Changes Sexist Obit|Howard Kurtz|March 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Unfortunately Brill's piece is also inspiring more comment that the only solution is to extend Medicare to all: single-payer.
The Practical Case Against Medicare for All|David Frum|February 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Mrs. Brill, who knew nothing of Salvina's speculations, took some seconds to catch his drift.
Ghetto Tragedies|Israel Zangwill
Then came the toss-up, and it was decided that Brill should go to the bat first.
The Rover Boys on a Tour|Arthur M. Winfield
Dr. Brill says, "hoezee seems to be only another mode of pronouncing the German juchh."
Notes and Queries, Number 203, September 17, 1853|Various
Meantime Bossu, baffled in his attempt upon Brill, took his way towards Rotterdam.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume II.(of III) 1566-74|John Lothrop Motley
"Perhaps we can wire it good enough to get back to Brill with," returned Tom.
The Rover Boys in the Air|Edward Stratemeyer

British Dictionary definitions for brill (1 of 2)

brill¹

/ (brɪl) /

noun plural brill or brills

a European food fish, Scophthalmus rhombus, a flatfish similar to the turbot but lacking tubercles on the body: family Bothidae

Word Origin for brill

C15: probably from Cornish brӯthel mackerel, from Old Cornish brӯth speckled; related to Welsh brith spotted

British Dictionary definitions for brill (2 of 2)

brill²

/ (brɪl) /

adjective

British slang excellent or wonderful

Word Origin for brill

C20 shortened form of brilliant

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单词	brill
释义	brill [ bril ] / brɪl / noun, plural brills, (especially collectively) brill. a European flatfish, Scophthalmus rhombus, closely related to the turbot. Origin of brill First recorded in 1475–85; of uncertain origin Words nearby brill Brigit, Brigitte, brigsail, brik, briki, brill, Brillat-Savarin, brilliance, brilliancy, brilliant, brilliant cresyl blue Definition for brill (2 of 2) Brill [ bril ] / brɪl / noun A(braham) A(rden), 1874–1948, U.S. psychoanalyst and author, born in Austria. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for brill I wish I was a young Carole King, working in the Brill Building. Belle & Sebastian Aren’t So Shy Anymore\|James Joiner\|January 7, 2015\|DAILY BEAST Brill went on to publish his piece in Time, where it won a National Magazine Award. The Rise and Fall of Chris Hughes and Sean Eldridge, America’s Worst Gay Power Couple\|James Kirchick\|December 9, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The typically somber atmosphere at the bi-annual church convocation was punctuated by hollers, applause and a shout of “brill!” Church of England Gets Female Bishops and a Conservative Backlash\|Nico Hines\|July 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST And Brill is a woman who was awarded the presidential National Medal of Technology and Innovation two years ago. New York Times Changes Sexist Obit\|Howard Kurtz\|March 31, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Unfortunately Brill's piece is also inspiring more comment that the only solution is to extend Medicare to all: single-payer. The Practical Case Against Medicare for All\|David Frum\|February 26, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Mrs. Brill, who knew nothing of Salvina's speculations, took some seconds to catch his drift. Ghetto Tragedies\|Israel Zangwill Then came the toss-up, and it was decided that Brill should go to the bat first. The Rover Boys on a Tour\|Arthur M. Winfield Dr. Brill says, "hoezee seems to be only another mode of pronouncing the German juchh." Notes and Queries, Number 203, September 17, 1853\|Various Meantime Bossu, baffled in his attempt upon Brill, took his way towards Rotterdam. The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume II.(of III) 1566-74\|John Lothrop Motley "Perhaps we can wire it good enough to get back to Brill with," returned Tom. The Rover Boys in the Air\|Edward Stratemeyer British Dictionary definitions for brill (1 of 2) brill¹ / (brɪl) / noun plural brill or brills a European food fish, Scophthalmus rhombus, a flatfish similar to the turbot but lacking tubercles on the body: family Bothidae Word Origin for brill C15: probably from Cornish brӯthel mackerel, from Old Cornish brӯth speckled; related to Welsh brith spotted British Dictionary definitions for brill (2 of 2) brill² / (brɪl) / adjective British slang excellent or wonderful Word Origin for brill C20 shortened form of brilliant Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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