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brewis |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Brewis \Brew"is\, n. [OE. brewis, brouwys browesse brewet, OF brouet, -s being the OF ending of the nom. sing. and acc. pl.; dim. of OHG. brod. [root]93. See {Broth}, and cf {Brose}.] 1. Broth or pottage. [Obs.] Let them of their Bonner's ``beef'' and ``broth'' make what brewis they please for their credulous guests. --Bp. Hall. 2. Bread soaked in broth, drippings of roast meat, milk, or water and butter.
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