Brees

/briz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'bree,' a Scottish word for broth or soup; or the plural of a Scottish brewing-related term.

Etymology

From Scottish English 'bree,' possibly related to Old Norse and Scandinavian languages given Scotland's Norse heritage. 'Bree' may be connected to brewing or to the word for broth in Celtic languages.

Kelly Says

Scottish food words like 'bree' show the fascinating language collision that happened in Scotland—you get Gaelic, Norse, and English all influencing what Scots call their traditional foods!

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