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Definition: Brewis
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.]
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Let them of their Bonner's
“beef” and
“broth”
make what brewis they please for their credulous
guests. --Bp. Hall.
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2. Bread soaked in broth, drippings of roast meat, milk, or
water and butter.
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