a. Sc. [f. BROSE + -Y1.] Daubed with brose, brose-fed.
1789. Davidson, Seasons, 28 (Jam.). Laying the brosy weans upo the floor Wi dousy heght.
1823. Eliza Logan, St. Johnstoun, I. 240 (Jam.). Casting a look of sly intelligence at a square-built, brosy-faced girl who accompanied him.