| high brass | |
| —n | |
| brass containing 65 per cent copper and 35 per cent zinc, used for most applications | |
| high brass | |
noun | |
| brass with 35% zinc |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal. |