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off-sale
[off a. 5.]
The sale of alcoholic liquors for consumption elsewhere than at the place of sale.
1899Daily News 19 May 8/5 That licensed houses should be closed in England throughout Sunday, except for one hour of off-sale at mid-day, and two hours of off-sale in the evening. 1933Sun (Baltimore) 17 Apr. 4/4 The local act also holds up issuance of an ‘off sale’ of beer in packages by Dressman Bros., grocers. 1963Times 23 Apr. 20/3 Sales of bottles to take home (‘Off-Sales’) have increased very considerably, and there has been a reduction of sales by the glass. 1970Times 18 Aug. 20 M. & B. wants to stop off-sales in favour of the 23 Wine Sellers off-licences it has opened in Birmingham. 1977‘J. Fraser’ Hearts Ease ix. 104, I see you're licensed for off-sales... Does that mean you have any wines? |