gruit

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An herbal mixture, used in the flavouring of beer, that preceded the use of hops.
  2. Any beer made with such a mixture.

Pronunciation

/ɡɹaɪt/

Word forms

gruit gruits grut gruyt

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch gruit. Doublet of grit.

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