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单词 usquebaugh
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Definition of usquebaugh in English:

usquebaugh

noun ˈʌskwɪbɔːˈəskwəˌbô
mass nounIrish, Scottish
  • Whisky.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In our English language the word is derived from the Gaelic word ‘uisge beatha’ or ‘usquebaugh’ which means ‘water of life‘.
    • This book even shows the origins of aqua vitae, akvavit and usquebaugh, all very important substances today!
    • Usquebaugh is a very celebrated cordial.
    • The air is temperately cold and moist, and for a corrective the natives use a dose of usquebaugh.

Origin

Late 16th century: from Irish and Scottish Gaelic uisge beatha 'water of life'; compare with whisky.

 
 

Definition of usquebaugh in US English:

usquebaugh

nounˈəskwəˌbô
Irish, Scottish
  • Whiskey.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This book even shows the origins of aqua vitae, akvavit and usquebaugh, all very important substances today!
    • The air is temperately cold and moist, and for a corrective the natives use a dose of usquebaugh.
    • In our English language the word is derived from the Gaelic word ‘uisge beatha’ or ‘usquebaugh’ which means ‘water of life‘.
    • Usquebaugh is a very celebrated cordial.

Origin

Late 16th century: from Irish and Scottish Gaelic uisge beatha ‘water of life’; compare with whiskey.

 
 
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