Chaucer's Works, Volume 6 — Introduction, Glossary, and Indexes

by Geoffrey Chaucer

Bringer, s. one who brings; br. out, remover, D 1196.

Brink, s. brink; Brinke. dat. B 3. m. 10. 10; E 1401, F 858, 1160; Brinkes, pl. R. 1417; HF. 803.

Brinne, ger. to burn, D 52. See Brenne.

Bristlede, adj. def. bristly, B 4. m 7. 39.

Bristles, pl. bristles, A 556, E 1824.

Brocage, s. mediation, A 3375. See note.

Broche, s. brooch, R. 1193; HF. 1740; T. iii. 1370, v. 1040, 1661, 1669; A 160; small ornament, bracelet, 4. 245; Broches, pl. L. 1131, 1275; C 908, E 255.

Brodder; see Brodere.

Brode, adj.; see Brood.

Brode, adv. broadly, plainly, B 2. p 5. 112; A 739; far and wide, HF. 1683; wide awake, G 1420.