braze

v. t. [ AS. bræsian, fr. bræs brass. See Brass. ] To cover or ornament with brass. Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ]

a.[ OE. brasen, AS. bræsen. See Brass. ] 1. Pertaining to, made of, or resembling, brass. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Sounding harsh and loud, like resounding brass. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Impudent; immodest; shameless; having a front like brass; as, a brazen countenance. [ 1913 Webster ]

Brazen age. (a) (Myth.) The age of war and lawlessness which succeeded the silver age. (b) (Archæol.) See under Bronze. --
Brazen sea (Jewish Antiq.), a large laver of brass, placed in Solomon's temple for the use of the priests. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Brazened p. pr. & vb. n. Brazening. ] To carry through impudently or shamelessly; as, to brazen the matter through. [ 1913 Webster ]

Sabina brazened it out before Mrs. Wygram, but inwardly she was resolved to be a good deal more circumspect. W. Black. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Shamelessly impudent. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. An impudent or shameless person. “Well said, brazenface; hold it out.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Impudent; shameless. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a bold, impudent manner. [ 1913 Webster ]