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, for bruit, to report. Not used.