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ˈbarley-ˌwater
[f. barley.]
A drink, made by the decoction of pearl barley, used as a demulcent. † strong barley-water: ale.
c1320Seuyn Sag. 1574 Barli-water, that was . i-sode. 1580Hollyband Treas. Fr. Tong, Orgemonde, Barlye water, Tysante. 1625Hart Anat. Ur. i. v. 46 The women..are not so busie..with the strong barley water as our British women. 1684Otway Atheist Prol., And Barley-water Whey-fac'd Beau's write Satyrs. 1875H. Wood Therap. (1879) 581 Barley-water is used as a nutritious, demulcent drink in fevers. |