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The Word "Brozier."

By BRAYBROOKE.

my brother Etonians will feelingly recollect the word "Brozier," used by the boys for nearly a century to denote any one who had spent his pocket-money; an event of very frequent occurrence shortly after the holidays. There were also sometimes attempts made to "*brozier my dame*," in case a suspicion had arisen that the good lady's larder was not too well supplied. The supper table was accordingly cleared of all the provisions, and a further stock of eatables peremptorily demanded. I spell the word "brozier" as it is still pronounced; perhaps some of your readers have seen it in print, and may…

Topics: Etymology, Victorian School Life

Locations: Eton