"usquebae" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: An anglicisation of uisce beatha in Irish (literally meaning 'water of life's) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} usquebae (uncountable)
  1. (Scotland, historical) whisky Tags: Scotland, historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Alcoholic beverages Synonyms: uskebeaghe, usquabae, usquebath, usquebaugh
    Sense id: en-usquebae-en-noun-Alh4dpeZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Scottish English

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