n. 1. The act or process of preparing liquors which are brewed, as beer and ale. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The quantity brewed at once. [ 1913 Webster ]
A brewing of new beer, set by old beer. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. A mixing together. [ 1913 Webster ]
I am not able to avouch anything for certainty, such a brewing and sophistication of them they make. Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]
4. (Naut.) A gathering or forming of a storm or squall, indicated by thick, dark clouds. [ 1913 Webster ]