broose

English

Etymology

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Noun

broose (plural brooses)

  1. (Scotland, historical) A race from the church to the bridegroom's house, part of wedding festivities.

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North Frisian

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Etymology

From Middle Low German brâden, from Proto-Germanic *brēdaną. See braase for more.

Pronunciation

Verb

broose

  1. (Mooring) to fry, panfry

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