noun
brewster
BROOST
noun
1
An old term for a female brewer, now mostly seen as a surname or historical term.
"Historically, brewsters were often women who brewed ale at home to sell."
How to Use Brewster
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical word for a woman who brews ale; today it survives mainly as a surname.
When to use it
Archaic — you will rarely see this used outside history books or as a name.
Word Forms
brewsters plural, brewsters plural
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Etymology
From Middle English breowestre, a feminine agent form of "brew" using the old "-ster" ending once reserved for women's occupations.