BROSE

Etymology

Noun

brose (usually uncountable, plural broses)

(Scotland) Oatmeal mixed with boiling water or milk.

Anagrams

• Beros, Boers, Boser, Serbo-, Sober, bores, robes, sober

Etymology

Shortening.

Proper noun

Brose

A diminutive of the male given name Ambrose.

Anagrams

• Beros, Boers, Boser, Serbo-, Sober, bores, robes, sober

Source: Wiktionary


Brose, n. Etym: [CF. Gael. brothas. Cf. Brewis, Broth.]

Definition: Pottage made by pouring some boiling liquid on meal (esp. oatmeal), and stirring it. It is called beef brose, water brose, etc., according to the name of the liquid (beef broth, hot water, etc.) used. [Scot.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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