"French cream" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: An allusion to the French custom of taking brandy in one's tea instead of cream. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} French cream (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete, UK, slang) Brandy. Tags: UK, obsolete, slang, uncountable
    Sense id: en-French_cream-en-noun-4t-JiANb Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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