"nolo" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more nolo [comparative], most nolo [superlative]
Etymology: Ellipsis of no alcohol, low alcohol. Etymology templates: {{ellipsis|en|no alcohol, low alcohol}} Ellipsis of no alcohol, low alcohol Head templates: {{en-adj}} nolo (comparative more nolo, superlative most nolo)
  1. (British, of drinks) Having no or low alcohol content; being low-alcohol or alcohol-free Tags: British Synonyms: NoLo, NOLO Related terms: nolo contendere, nolo episcopari
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