† brackwoortn.
Obsolete. rare.
Used by Harrison to denote a portion of wort reserved from a former brewing, which, spiced and sweetened, was added to beer to promote fermentation and improve the flavour.
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1577 W. Harrison Descr. Eng. 169 This she reserveth by itself unto further use..calling it Brackwoort on Charwoort..She addeth to hir brackwoort or charwoort half an ounce of arras.
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