BROO, s. broth.

BROONIE, s. a spirit supposed to haunt farm-houses, and which, if treated well, performed the duties of the servants while they were sleeping.

BROSE, s. a kind of food made by pouring hot water on oatmeal, and mixing them together. Kail-brose is made by substituting broth for water.

BROWST, s. the quantity of malt liquor brewed at one time.

BRUGH, BURGH, s. a borough; a circular encampment; the hazy circle round the moon.

BRUSE, BROOSE, BRUISE, v. a. To ride the bruise, to run a race on horseback at country weddings. Metaphorically— to contend; to strive.

To BRUSH, v. a. to rush forth with speed.

BU, BOO, s. a sound often made use of to excite terror in children. Bu-man, the devil, or a goblin; an imaginary evil being; a phrase used to keep children in subjection.

BUBBLY, adj. snotty.

BUBBLYJOCK, s. a turkey-cock.