n. 1. One who, or that which, bruises. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. A boxer; a pugilist; hence, a strong, tough person; -- often used in the phrase big bruiser. R. Browning. [ 1913 Webster ] Like a new bruiser on Broughtonic sand, Amid the lists our hero takes his stand. T. Warton. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. A concave tool used in grinding lenses or the speculums of telescopes. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ] |