Borrel
//ˈbɔɹəl// adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A sort of pear with a smooth soft pulp; a red butter pear.
Adjective
- 1 Ignorant, unlearned; belonging to the laity. obsolete
"Siker thou speak'st like a lewd sorrel, Of heaven, to deemen so: Howbe I am but rude and borrel, Yet nearer ways I know."
Example
More examples"Siker thou speak'st like a lewd sorrel, Of heaven, to deemen so: Howbe I am but rude and borrel, Yet nearer ways I know."
Etymology
Etymology 1
Compare Old French burel (“reddish”) or French beurré (“butter pear”).
Etymology 2
Probably from burel (“coarse woolen cloth”).
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