'Borrel' definitions:

Definition of 'Borrel'

From: GCIDE
  • Borrel \Bor"rel\, n. [OF. burel a kind of coarse woolen cloth, fr. F. bure drugget. See Bureau. Rustic and common people dressed in this cloth, which was prob. so called from its color.]
  • 1. Coarse woolen cloth; hence, coarse clothing; a garment. [Obs.] --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A kind of light stuff, of silk and wool. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Borrel'

From: GCIDE
  • Borrel \Bor"rel\, a. [Prob. from Borrel, n.] Ignorant, unlearned; belonging to the laity. [Obs.] --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]