vbl. sb. Obs. rare–1. [= bryting or brytning, vbl. sb. f. OE. bryttian, brytnian: see BRIT, BRITTEN v.] Cutting in pieces; destruction.
1393. Langl., P. Pl., C. XVI. 156. Ich wil hadde wynnen al Fraunce With-oute bruting of burnes.
