n. [ OE. brewis, brouwys, browesse, brewet, OF. brouet, -s being the OF. ending of the nom. sing. and acc. pl.; dim. of OHG. brod. √93. See Broth, and cf. Brose. ]
Let them of their Bonner's “beef” and “broth” make what brewis they please for their credulous guests. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To wish beforehand. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. (Her.) In the manner of a saltire; -- said especially of the blazoning of a shield divided by two lines drawn in the direction of a bend and a bend sinister, and crossing at the center. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. having the qualities of a shrew; having a scolding disposition; froward; peevish. [ 1913 Webster ]
My wife is shrewish when I keep not hours. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
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