broo

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈbrü

plural -s

chiefly Scottish

: the liquid in which food has been cooked : broth, juice

broo

2 of 3

noun (2)

"

plural -s

chiefly Scottish

: favorable opinion

—usually used with a negative

I have no broo of him

broo

3 of 3

"

chiefly Scottish variant of brow

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English bro, probably from Middle French breu

Noun (2)

origin unknown

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