barley-bree

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Liquor that is made from barley; strong ale. Scotland,humorous,obsolete,uncountable
    — 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.

词源

Literally "barley broth". See brew.
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