brewis
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Brewis \Brew"is\, n. [OE. brewis, brouwys, browesse, brewet, OF. brouet, -s being the OF. ending of the nom. sing. and acc. pl.; dim. of OHG. brod. [root]93. See Broth, and cf. Brose.]
1.Broth or pottage. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
Let them of their Bonner's "beef" and "broth" make what brewis they please for their credulous guests.— Bp. Hall.[1913 Webster]
2.Bread soaked in broth, drippings of roast meat, milk, or water and butter. [1913 Webster]