brulyie

noun

brul·​yie

ˈbrül(y)ē,

-rəl-

plural -s

Scottish & Irish

: disturbance, row, scuffle

Word History

Etymology

Middle French brouillis quarrel, trouble, disturbance, from brouiller to mix, confuse

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