bret

a. [ OE. also brerdful, fr. brerd top, brim, AS. brerd. ] Brimful. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. of Brother. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ This form of the plural is used, for the most part, in solemn address, and in speaking of religious sects or fraternities, or their members. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ F. breton. ] Of or relating to Brittany, or Bretagne, in France. -- n. A native or inhabitant of Brittany, or Bretagne, in France; also, the ancient language of Brittany; Armorican. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Same as Britzska. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Brettices [ OE. bretasce, bretage, parapet, OF. bretesche wooden tower, F. bretèche, LL. breteschia, bertresca, prob. fr. OHG. bret, G. brett board; akin to E. board. See Board, n., and cf. Bartizan. ] The wooden boarding used in supporting the roofs and walls of coal mines. See Brattice. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ AS. Bretwalda, br&unr_;ten walda, a powerful ruler. ] (Eng. Hist.) The official title applied to that one of the Anglo-Saxon chieftains who was chosen by the other chiefs to lead them in their warfare against the British tribes. Brande & C. [ 1913 Webster ]