In those old days, the housewives left a bit of bread and cheese upon the pantry shelf each evening, that the brownie who was said to dwell in every kitchen might have a midnight feast.
"The Green Forest Fairy Book"
Loretta Ellen Brady
He wore a clean sailor waist and blue brownie overalls, and his face and hands had been freshly washed for the important occasion.
"Dot and Tot of Merryland"
L. Frank Baum
I'll go there first, so as to gi'e old brownie a hint 'bout gettin' his tap ready.
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid