"dimidium dimidiumque" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Humorously Latinized version of "half and half", once used by students. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|nolinkhead=1}} dimidium dimidiumque (uncountable)
  1. (UK, slang, obsolete, humorous) half and half (mixture of ale and porter, or similar) Tags: UK, humorous, obsolete, slang, uncountable
    Sense id: en-dimidium_dimidiumque-en-noun-rxFNQ3Cz Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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