broilsome
Definitions
Marked by broiling or brawling; contentious; rowdy
Examples
“We think⟳ of broilsome Norman lords — and so they were — but in their broilsomeness and insecurity they sought, and even abided by, tenure decisions lent legitimacy by the elevation to the inheritance of one of a finite number⟳ of 'rightful' heirs.”
“If a man was broil-some, he was likely to go whole-hog about it, utilizing tire⟳ irons and stones and teeth.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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