"stitch-back" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: stitch + back Etymology templates: {{compound|en|stitch|back}} stitch + back Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} stitch-back (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) Strong beer. Tags: obsolete, uncountable Categories (topical): Beer Synonyms: stitchback

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