williewaught

williewaught
williewaught /wilˈi-wöhht/ (Scot)
noun
A deep draught
ORIGIN: From misunderstanding of Burns, Auld Lang Syne 4.3, ‘a right guid willie (or guid-willie) waught’ (where ‘guid willie’ means ‘good will’), a generous and friendly draught

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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