a. [ L. hirsutus; prob. akin to horridus horrid. Cf. Horrid. ] 1. Rough with hair; set with bristles; shaggy. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Rough and coarse; boorish. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Cynical and hirsute in his behavior. Life of A. Wood. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Bot.) Pubescent with coarse or stiff hairs. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. (Zool.) Covered with hairlike feathers, as the feet of certain birds. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Hairiness. Burton. [ 1913 Webster ]