ETYM Old Eng. brere, brer, AS. bręr, braer; cf. Irish briar prickle, thorn, brier, pin, Gael. preas bush, brier, W. prys, prysg.
1. A thorny stem or twig.
2. Tangled mass of prickly plants; SYN. brierpatch, bier patch.
City in Washington (USA); zip code 98036.