noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Ale flavoured with ground ivy. historical, uncountable, usually

   "Mungo begins to feel dizzy – almost as if he'd drunk too much claret or gill-ale."

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"Mungo begins to feel dizzy – almost as if he'd drunk too much claret or gill-ale."

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