Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

barley-bree

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.96 in modern English

Syllables: bar-ley-bree
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Liquor that is made from barley; strong ale.

Humorous; Obsolete; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."

Etymology

Literally "barley broth". See brew.

Usage

Synonyms

barley-broo barley-broth

Questions

What does barley-bree mean?: Liquor that is made from barley; strong ale.
Where does barley-bree come from?: Literally "barley broth". See brew.

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