Definition of "brule" []

• To burn.
• An obsolete form of broil.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "But she used to serve it with sucre brule, which is kind of a syrup."
• "The smooth vanilla taste (definitely from the vanilla bean) reminded me of creme brule, but the texture was like an extra silky and creamy cheesecake … almost a cross between a thick custard and a regular cheesecake."
• "I was on brule lake in the boundary waters, sitting in my canoe."