brass
brass \'bras\ n [ME bras, fr. OE brs; akin to MLG bras metal] 1: an alloy consisting essentially of copper and zinc in variable proportio ns 2a: brass musical instruments - often used in pl. 2b: a usu. brass memorial tablet 2c: bright metal fittings or utensils 2d: a brass, bronze, or gunmetal lining for a bearing 2e: empty fired cartridge shells 3: brazen self-assurance : GALL 4: BRASS HATS - brass aj