单词 | best bitter |
释义 | > as lemmasbest bitter best bitter n. originally and chiefly British a bitter beer distinguished for its higher quality, strength, etc., esp. from among a range of beers produced by a particular brewer.In quot. 1891 perhaps not a fixed collocation. ΚΠ 1891 Blackwood's Edinb. Mag. July 123/2 I earnestly pressed him to accept a good wedge of veal and ham pie, and to imbibe a reputed quart of Bass's best bitter. 1894 Derby Mercury 30 May 4/1 (advt.) Best bitter..½-pints at 1/8 per doz. 1969 G. Greene Trav. with my Aunt i. xx. 213 ‘Another double’, ‘Pint of best bitter’, ‘Double pink’. 2001 Mersey Ale (CAMRA) Aug. 17 A pint of Kimberley Best Bitter was found to be excellent. < as lemmas |
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