[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

usquebaugh \us"quebaugh\, n. ir. or gael. uisge beatha,
   literally, water of life; uisge water + beatha life; akin to
   gr. bi`os life. see quick, a., and cf. whisky.
   1913 webster
   1. a compound distilled spirit made in ireland and scotland;
      whisky.
      1913 webster

            the scottish returns being vested in grouse, white
            hares, pickled salmon, and usquebaugh. --sir w.
                                                  scott.
      1913 webster

   2. a liquor compounded of brandy, or other strong spirit,
      raisins, cinnamon and other spices. --brande  c.
      1913 webster
see also:
quick whisky 

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