Bredys, [270], breads.
Breganders, brigandiers.
Breke, break.
Brennyng, burning.
Brent, burnt.
Brere, [355], briar. “Bowndyn in brere” alludes of course to the crown of thorns.
Brethellys, [308], wretches, worthless people of either sex.
Brybour, [183], beggar.
Brydde, bird.