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broo

noun (1)
\ ˈbrü\
plural -s

Definition of broo 

(Entry 1 of 3)

chiefly Scottish
: the liquid in which food has been cooked : broth, juice

broo

noun (2)
\ "\
plural -s

Definition of broo (Entry 2 of 3)

chiefly Scottish
: favorable opinion —usually used with a negative I have no broo of him

broo

\ "\

Definition of broo (Entry 3 of 3)

chiefly Scottish variant of

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History and Etymology for broo

Noun (1)

Middle English bro, probably from Middle French breu

Noun (2)

origin unknown

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