'Brewis' definitions:

Definition of 'Brewis'

From: GCIDE
  • Brewis \Brew"is\, n. [OE. brewis, brouwys, browesse, brewet, OF. brouet, -s being the OF. ending of the nom. sing. and acc. pl.; dim. of OHG. brod. [root]93. See Broth, and cf. Brose.]
  • 1. Broth or pottage. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • Let them of their Bonner's "beef" and "broth" make what brewis they please for their credulous guests. --Bp. Hall. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Bread soaked in broth, drippings of roast meat, milk, or water and butter. [1913 Webster]