"whistle-belly vengeance" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From whistle + belly + vengeance. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|whistle|belly|vengeance}} whistle + belly + vengeance Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} whistle-belly vengeance (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) Poor-quality beer. Tags: obsolete, uncountable Categories (topical): Beer Synonyms: pinch-belly vengeance, whip-belly vengeance

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