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Definition of Scrumpy
1. Noun. Strong cider (as made in western England).
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Definition of Scrumpy
1. Noun. (British) A rough cider, normally more alcoholic than usual, and typically produced through natural fermentation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Scrumpy
1. strong cider [n SCRUMPIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scrumpy
Literary usage of Scrumpy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. London, England and Wales by David Arscott (1998)
"In its roughest form it is called scrumpy and is very potent. Local opinion in
Somerset has it that too much scrumpy leads to mental derangement. ..."
2. Bentley's Miscellany by Charles Dickens, William Harrison Ainsworth, Albert Smith (1845)
"The crackling, Madam ! oh ! the brown — the — the — " The mother smiled blandly
in my face. " scrumpy !" said she ; expressive, but, until now, ..."
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