"four-half" meaning in All languages combined

See four-half on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: En-au-four-half.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} four-half (uncountable)
  1. (slang, historical) A drink of half ale, half porter, originally costing fourpence a quart. Tags: historical, slang, uncountable
    Sense id: en-four-half-en-noun-fV7x-mBi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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