[Cf. OE. bryne, BRUNE, and BURNING sb. 3.] Phosphorescent, ? phosphorescence (of the sea).
1602. Carew, Cornwall, 26 b. If the sea-water bee flashed with a sticke or oare, the same casteth a bright shining colour, and the drops thereof resemble sparckles of fire, as if the waues were turned into flames, which the Saylers terme Briny.
1880. W. Cornw. Gloss., Briny, phosphorescent.
