Brewis
Brewis ({not transcribed}) , noun
[Old English brewis, brouwys, browesse, brewet, Old French brouet, -s being the Old French ending of the nom. sing. and acc. pl.; dim. of Old High German brod. r93. See Broth, and compare Brose.]
1.
Broth or pottage. [Obsolete]
Let them of their Bonner's “beef” and “broth” make what brewis they please for their credulous guests.
2.
Bread soaked in broth, drippings of roast meat, milk, or water and butter.