brewis

American  

[broo-is, brooz] / ˈbru ɪs, bruz /

noun

Newfoundland.

1. hard bread soaked in water and then boiled.

2. such bread, with pieces of fish added, served as a meal.

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brewis British  

/ ˈbruːɪs, ˈbrɛvɪs /

noun

1. bread soaked in broth, gravy, etc

2. thickened broth

3. a Newfoundland stew of cod or pork, hardtack, and potatoes

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Etymology

Origin of brewis

First recorded in 1520–30; earlier brewz, brewes, apparently blend of bree “broth, juice” ( Middle English bre, unattested Old English brēo, variant of brīw; brei ) and browes, Middle English broys “broth, soup,” Old French broez (nominative), broet (accusative), equivalent to bro (from Old High German brod broth ) + -et -et

Example Sentences

Jo Brewis, professor of people and organisations at The Open University Business School, says that when people mask symptoms at work, this can lead to a set of what economists call intensive margin costs.

From BBC

"This burden can take the form of making themselves less visible – such as not applying for promotions or even moving into a lower status, usually lower paid role, to be able to cope," says Jo Brewis.

From BBC

When it comes to the workplace, Brewis stresses that employers need to be careful about how they offer support.

From BBC

Austin Brewis, 29, who worked at an FAA control facility in Elgin, Ill., resigned in September to work instead for Airservices Australia.

From The Wall Street Journal

“That grinds you down after years of doing it,” Brewis said.

From The Wall Street Journal