Brute, n. 1. An animal destitute of human reason; any animal not human; esp. a quadruped; a beast.
Brutes may be considered as either aëral, terrestrial, aquatic, or amphibious.
Locke.
2. A brutal person; a savage in heart or manners; as unfeeling or coarse person.
An ill-natured brute of a husband.
Franklin.
Syn. — See Beast.