brewis

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Brewis \Brew"is\, n. [OE. brewis, brouwys, browesse, brewet, OF.
   brouet, -s being the OF. ending of the nom. sing. and acc.
   pl.; dim. of OHG. brod. [root]93. See {Broth}, and cf.
   {Brose}.]
   1. Broth or pottage. [Obs.]
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            Let them of their Bonner's "beef" and "broth" make
            what brewis they please for their credulous guests.
                                                  --Bp. Hall.
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   2. Bread soaked in broth, drippings of roast meat, milk, or
      water and butter.
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