barley-bree
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of barley-bree
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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Oh, the worthy German dragoons! they were much more reasonable guests; they knew how to appreciate the good barley-bree!
From Project Gutenberg
By eight o'clock, however, he was merry with the barley-bree, and making a butt of himself to amuse the company.
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"In a snug shelter maybe at our hostelrie below, with a mug of the right barley-bree buzzing at our elbow—oat-cake and cheese conformable thereto."
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Nae Howdie gets a social night, Midwife Or plack frae them. small coin When neibors anger at a plea, lawsuit An' just as wud as wud can be, mad How easy can the barley-bree -brew Cement the quarrel!
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