An archaic or dialectal term, possibly referring to brood or a group of animals (exact meaning unclear in historical records).
Likely a Middle English or Old English dialectal variant, possibly related to 'brood' meaning a group of offspring or a gathering, though historical records are sparse.
This word is so obscure that even lexicographers debate its meaning—it's a reminder that hundreds of English words have simply vanished, leaving traces only in old manuscripts and regional dialects.
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