\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.]
         Let them of their Bonner's ``beef'' and ``broth''
         make what brewis they please for their credulous
         guests.                               --Bp. Hall.
2. Bread soaked in broth, drippings of roast meat, milk, or
   water and butter.