† breelObs.rare—1. [Perh. contr. form of brethel.] A worthless, good-for-nothing fellow. [c1440Promp. Parv. 50/1 Breyel, brollus, brolla, miserculus.]c1485Digby Myst. (1882) iii. 927 Why lowtt ȝe nat low to my lawdabyll presens, ye brawlyng breelles.