brewen

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English brēowan.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbriu̯ən/

Verb

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

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

Conjugation

Descendants

  • English: brew
  • Scots: brew

References

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