† ˈbrackwoort Obs. rare.
[prob. corruption of bracket bragget, with assimilation of the last syllable to wort2.]
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.
| 1577 Harrison England 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. |