brunt/bɹʌnt/Etymology* As an English surname, from placenames derived from the adjective burnt. Compare Brent. * As an Irish surname, variant of Prunty. * As a Dutch surname, possibly a variant of Bruns.nameA surname.nounThe full adverse effects; the chief consequences or negative results of a thing or event.“Unfortunately, poor areas such as those in New Orleans bore the brunt of Hurricane Katrina’s winds.”The force or shock of an attack in war.The major part of something; the bulk.“If you feel tired of walking, just think of the poor donkey who has carried the brunt of our load.”A violent attack or charge in battle.“Tech[elles]. I heare them come, ſhall wee encounter them? Tam[burlaine]. Keep all your ſtandings, and not ſtir a foot, Myſelfe will bide the danger of the brunt.”A sudden harmful onset or attack (of disease, unbelief, persecution, etc.).A spurt, a sudden effort or straining.verbTo bear the brunt of; to weather or withstand.“"… I say." Ripton resumed the serious intonation, "do you think they'll ever suspect us?" "What if they do? We must brunt it." We brunted the storm.”To make a violent attack or charge.