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barley-bree


bar·ley–bree

noun \-ˌbrē\

Definition of BARLEY-BREE

chiefly Scottish
: whisky; also : malt liquor

Variants of BARLEY-BREE

bar·ley–bree also bar·ley–broo \-ˌbrü\

Origin of BARLEY-BREE

barley + Scots bree or broo (bree)
First Known Use: 1724

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