borrel Meaning, Definition & Usage

Bor"rel noun

Etymology

OF. burel a kind of coarse woolen cloth, fr. F. bure drugget. See Bureau. Rustic and common people dressed in this cloth, which was prob. so called from its color.

Definitions

1. Coarse woolen cloth; hence, coarse clothing; a garment. Obs. Chaucer.
2. A kind of light stuff, of silk and wool.

Bor"rel adjective

Etymology

Prob. from Borrel, n.

Definitions

1. Ignorant, unlearned; belonging to the laity. Obs. Chaucer.