liquor

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A liquid, a fluid.

   • Thus Water also, or any other Liquor, included in a convenient vessel, by being warmed, manifestly expands it self with a very great violence […]
   • Dreaming when Dawn's Left Hand was in the Sky I heard a Voice within the Tavern cry, "Awake, my Little ones, and fill the Cup Before Life's Liquor in its Cup be dry."
2. 2

   A beverage, any drinkable liquid.

3. 3

   A liquid obtained by cooking meat or vegetables (or both).

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   1. 4

      A parsley sauce commonly served with traditional pies and mash.

   2. 5

      Strong (high-ABV) alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation.

      • Here the proprietor has had the good sense of holding on to the good old fashion of giving his customers their moneyworth of good wines and liquors.
   3. 6

      Any alcoholic beverage.

   4. 7

      In process industry, a liquid in which a desired reaction takes place, e.g. pulping…

      In process industry, a liquid in which a desired reaction takes place, e.g. pulping liquor is a mixture of chemicals and water which breaks wood into its components, thus facilitating the extraction of cellulose.

   5. 8

      A liquid in which something has been steeped.

   6. 9

      To drink liquor, usually to excess.

   7. 10

      To cause someone to drink liquor, usually to excess.

   8. 11

      To grease.

      • Liquor fishermen's boots.
      • cart-wheels squeak not when they are liquored

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