Brute

Brute - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)

BRUTE, a. [L. brutus, senseless,irrational.]

1. Senseless; unconscious; as the brute earth.

2. Irrational; ferine; as a brute beast.

3. Bestial; in common with beasts; as brute violence.

4. Rough; uncivilized; insensible; as a brute philosopher.

BRUTE, n. A beast; any animal destitute of reason, and of course the word comprehends all animals except man, but is applied mostly to the larger beasts.

1. A brutal person; a savage in heart or manners; a low bred,unfeeling man.

BRUTE, v.t. for bruit, to report. [Not used.]