Middle English edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From Old English brēowan.

Pronunciation edit

Verb edit

brewen

  1. To brew; to make or be involved in making alcoholic beverages (especially beer).
  2. To induce or cause a condition or effect; to foment or effect.
  3. To unfold or begin; to start to happen or take effect.

Usage notes edit

In later Middle English, this verb tends to become weak.

Conjugation edit

Related terms edit

Descendants edit

  • English: brew
  • Scots: brew

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