broo

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈbrü
plural -s
chiefly Scottish
: the liquid in which food has been cooked : broth, juice

broo

2 of 3

noun (2)

"
plural -s
chiefly Scottish
: favorable opinion
usually used with a negative
I have no broo of him

broo

3 of 3
"

chiefly Scottish variant of brow

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English bro, probably from Middle French breu

Noun (2)

origin unknown

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“Broo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broo. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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