brisling

[ briz-ling, bris- ]

noun

1. sprat ( def 1 ).

brisling

/ ˈbrɪslɪŋ /

noun

1. another name for a sprat, esp a Norwegian sprat seasoned, smoked, and canned in oil

Word History and Origins

Origin of brisling¹

1900–05; < Norwegian; akin to obsolete Danish bretling, German Brätling, Breitling

Word History and Origins

Origin of brisling¹

C20: from Norwegian; related to obsolete Danish bretling , German Breitling

Example Sentences

THANKS, MOM As for a standard, any-hour-of-the-day snack, I grew up eating cottage cheese with King Oscar brisling sardines.

From New York Times

At the bush, the dogs shrank away as if frightened, and returned to their masters, their hair brisling on their backs.

From Project Gutenberg