Brass

money. “Tin” is also used, and so are most forms of metal. Bra , impudence. In 1803 some artillerymen stationed at Norwich were directed to prove some bra ordnance belonging to the city. To the report delivered to the corporation was appended this note:—“ N.B. —It is customary for the corporal to have the old metal when any of the pieces burst.” Answer. —“The corporation is of opinion that the corporal does not want BRASS .”