bree

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈbrē

plural -s

Scottish

: eyebrow, brow

bree

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

plural -s

now chiefly Scottish

: liquid in which a substance has been boiled or steeped : broth, soup, gravy

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English breye, bree eyelid, eyebrow, from Old English brǣw

Noun (2)

Middle English bre, probably alteration of bri, from Old English brīw, brīg; akin to Old High German brīo soup, mush, Middle Dutch brī, Old English brīwan to cook, Middle Irish brēo flame, Old English byrnan to burn

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