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grog
Rum and water. Grog was first introduced into the navy about the year 1740, by Admiral Vernon, to pr...

Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
grog
In the language of seamen, gin and water, or any spirit and water, usually without sugar.--Todd. We...

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.
grog
A drink issued in the navy, consisting of one part of spirits diluted with three of water; introduce...

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grog-grog
The soft cry of the solan goose. ...

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grog-blossom
A carbuncle, or pimple in the face, caused by drinking. ...

Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
grog-blossom
A red confluence on the nose and face of an excessive drinker of ardent spirits; though sometimes re...

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tub, grog
A half-cask, set apart for mixing the daily allowance of spirit with water, lime-juice, and sugar, p...

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jorum, of grog
, &c. A full bowl or jug. ...

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six-water grog
Given as a punishment for neglect or drunkenness, instead of the usual four-water, which is one part...

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