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bran-emptyings

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DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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n. — pl.

the yeasty lees of bran soaked in water, used as a home-made leaven in colonial days.

See: bran-rising

Quotations

1852

You are from the old country, I guess, or you would know how to make milk-emptyings. Now, I always prefer bran-emptyings. They make the best bread.