Answer: BIRSE

AnswerCrossword Clue
BIRSEBristle up in anger: Scot.
BIRSEBristle, in Bute
BIRSEShort hair, to Burns
birseto bruise
birseanger; rage
birsea bristle or tuft of bristles
birseger
birseshort hair of the beard or body; bristle