单词 | old ale |
释义 | > as lemmasold ale old ale n. a type of strong, dark ale, similar to barley wine, which has been aged at least six months (traditionally over a summer). ΚΠ 1615 G. Markham Eng. Hus-wife in Countrey Contentments ii. i. 32 For a Canker or any sore mouth: take Cheruile and beat it to a salue with old ale and Allum water. 1818 W. Scott Heart of Mid-Lothian iii, in Tales of my Landlord 2nd Ser. III. 78 Mrs. Bickerton..drank some sound old ale, and a glass of stiff negus. 1913 Badminton Mag. Jan. 88 A dope proper may be administered [to a horse]..as a drink—usually given in old ale. 1994 Ale St. News Apr.–May 10/5 There will be summer beers and barley wines, old ales and strong bitters. < as lemmas |
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