taplash

taplash
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: tap (I) + lash (onslaught of water)
1. dialect : the washings or dregs of a cask or glass of liquor
2. dialect : poor or weak liquor; especially : weak or stale beer

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tapˈlash noun
1. Poor or weak alcohol, esp stale beer
2. The dregs from a cask
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Main Entry: ↑tap

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  • Taplash — Tap lash , n. Bad small beer; also, the refuse or dregs of liquor. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] [1913 Webster] The taplash of strong ale and wine. Taylor (1630). [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • taplash —  the last and weakest running of small beer. North …   A glossary of provincial and local words used in England

  • swipes —  bad small beer. The same as taplash …   A glossary of provincial and local words used in England

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