"belly vengeance" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} belly vengeance (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete, British slang) Poor-quality, sour beer likely to cause a stomachache. Tags: British, obsolete, slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Beer Related terms: pinch-belly vengeance, whip-belly vengeance, whistle-belly vengeance

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