brosy en · ADJ
Etymology
From brose + -y, from brose (“oatmeal mixed with boiling water”); from the Doric dialect of northeast Scotland.
Meanings
- (Scotland) In rural and farming circles, stout and strong; well-built; well fed with brose.
- Semiliquid.
- Containing brose.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more brosy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| brosey | alternative | lexicographic | |
| most brosy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |