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barley-bree

noun

Etymology

Literally "barley broth". See brew.

Definitions

  1. Liquor that is made from barley

    Liquor that is made from barley; strong ale.

    • When neibors anger at a plea, / An' just as wud as wud can be, / How easy can the barley-bree / Cement the quarrel! / It's aye the cheapest lawyer's fee, / To taste the barrel.

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