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† ˈMethuen Obs. A name jocularly applied to Portuguese wines imported under a preferential duty in accordance with the provisions of the commercial treaty of 1703 between England and Portugal, negotiated by Paul Methuen, the English minister at Lisbon.
1753Armstrong Taste 53 The Man to genuine Burgundy bred up Soon starts the dash of Methuen in his Cup. 1754Fielding Voy. Lisbon (1755) 205 That generous liquor which all humble companions are taught to postpone to the flavour of Methuen, or honest Port. |