Cockale

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Ale mixed with chicken broth, sweet spices, and dried fruits.

    "That he was asleep a-bed by Ten a Clock: Lov'd Hunting as much as he hated Swearing; and preferid Cock-Ale, before any Wine."

Example

More examples

"That he was asleep a-bed by Ten a Clock: Lov'd Hunting as much as he hated Swearing; and preferid Cock-Ale, before any Wine."

Etymology

From cock + ale.

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