Definition of Brownee
Brownie, a good-natured household elf, believed in Scotland to
render obliging services to good housewives, and his presence an evidence
that the internal economies were approved of, as he favoured good
husbandry, and was partial to houses where it was observed.
- Wikipedia
Brown"ie (&?;), n. [So called from its
supposed tawny or swarthy color.] An imaginary good-
natured spirit, who was supposed often to perform important services around
the house by night, such as thrashing, churning, sweeping.
[Scot.]
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- (countable) A small rich chocolate cake; usually brown in color, and square.
- (uncountable) The mixture used to create brownies.
- (folklore) A type of elf.
Brownie- (in Britain and Canada) A junior Girl Guide; (in the US) A junior Girl Scout.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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