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barley–bree
noun bar·ley–bree \-ˌbrē\
Definition of BARLEY-BREE
chiefly Scottish : whisky; also : malt liquor
Variants of BARLEY-BREE
bar·ley–bree also bar·ley–broo \-ˌbrü\
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Origin of BARLEY-BREE
barley + Scots bree or broo (bree)
First Known Use: 1724
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