Obs. [a. F. court-bouillon, f. court short + bouillon = bouillonnement boiling: see Littré.] A liquid composed of water, vinegar, white wine, and various seasonings, in which fish is boiled.
1658. Mayerne, Archimag. Anglo-Gall., xlviii. 41. Take … a little white wine, some of Corbilion wherein your great Carp is boyled.
1741. Compl. Fam. Piece, I. ii. 126. Boil them in a good Corbullion, but not to Pieces.
