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Brett

 (brĕt)
n.
The leathery flavor and smell imparted by fermentation by Brettanomyces yeasts, considered a fault in wine but appreciated in certain styles of beers.

[Short for New Latin Brettanomycēs, yeast genus name : Late Greek Brettania, one of the British Isles; akin to Latin Britannia, Brittannia, Britain, the British Isles (from the presence of the yeast in certain styles of British beers ) + Greek mukēs, fungus.]
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In the earlier series of books containing, among others, Bosanquet's "History of Aesthetic," Pfleiderer's "Rational Theology since Kant," Albee's "History of English Utilitarianism," Bonar's "Philosophy and Political Economy," Brett's "History of Psychology," Ritchie's "Natural Rights," these objects were to a large extent effected.
Four reports rang suddenly out, and the muzzle of the revolver was held deliberately within an inch or so of Brett's heart.
Only the number 32 and the name of Brett Street were written in marking ink on a piece of calico slightly larger than an ordinary cigarette paper.
32 Brett Street, interrupted that reminiscence abruptly.
While he was so occupied his servant threw open the door and announced ceremoniously, "Madame Brett!"
Brett Sinclair, 71, who runs the 'Characters' tea room in Llandudno with his wife Annie, was diagnosed with grade 4 glioblastoma - the most aggressive and common cancerous brain tumour in adults.
The Coronation Street favourite's beloved elder brother Brett had been diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour.
Gareth Mallaburn was at home and about to go to bed when Brett Fenwick and his brother, Blaine Fenwick, are alleged to have turned up armed with knives.
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The standards probe into the conduct of Rochdale council leader Allen Brett was launched in April after the audio clip emerged of comments he made at a local Labour Party meeting.
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