usquebaugh

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This, he explained, was usquebaugh, "ta watter of life," and the spice of poetry in the description tempted the Colonel and me to try a dram.

From The Yeoman Adventurer by Gough, George W.

The usquebaugh was circulated in small quantities, and was highly flavoured with a decoction of saffron and other herbs, so as to resemble a medicinal potion rather than a festive cordial.

From The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day by Scott, Walter, Sir

Why, was it the usquebaugh that killed her?

From The Beaux-Stratagem by Farquhar, George

My father willingly agreed, and we sang 'Oh, happy land!' after which our visitor followed me to his room, bearing with him the unfinished bottle of usquebaugh which my mother had left on the table.

From Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir

Before the 18th century usquebaugh is the regular form.

From The Romance of Words (4th ed.) by Weekley, Ernest