noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An herbal mixture, used in the flavouring of beer, that preceded the use of hops. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Any beer made with such a mixture. colloquial, countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

gruitbeer

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch gruit. Doublet of grit.

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