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   Usquebaugh (?), n. [Ir. or Gael. uisge beatha, literally, water of life; uisge water + beatha life; akin to Gr. βίος life. See Quick, a., and cf. Whisky.]
   
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   1. A compound distilled spirit made in Ireland and Scotland; whisky.
   
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   The Scottish returns being vested in grouse, white hares, pickled salmon, and usquebaugh. Sir W. Scott.
   
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   2. A liquor compounded of brandy, or other strong spirit, raisins, cinnamon and other spices.  Brande & C.
   
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