claret

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A dry red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, or a similar wine made…

   A dry red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, or a similar wine made elsewhere.

   • The vesper bell had rung its parting note; the domini were mostly caged in comfortable quarters, discussing the merits of old port; and the merry student had closed his oak, to consecrate the night to friendship, sack, and claret.
2. 2

   A deep purplish-red colour, like that of the wine

   A deep purplish-red colour, like that of the wine; Bordeaux.

   • Honey smiled hugely, so that Alex was shown every one of her claret gums.
3. 3

   Blood.

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   1. 4

      Of a deep purplish-red colour, like that of claret.

      • Dhondt drives a claret 1927 Bugatti Royale Type 41, a real spanker, Sixsmith.
   2. 5

      To drink claret.

      • We clareted and champagned till two—then supped, and finished with a kind of regency punch composed of madeira, brandy, and green tea, no real water being admitted therein. There was a night for you!
      • By night, again, we miss the bright cafe, the brilliantly illuminated offices, and the fringe of guests smoking and clareting […]
   3. 6

      someone connected with Burnley Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc.

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