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Definition of John barleycorn
1. Noun. An alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented.
Generic synonyms: Alcohol, Alcoholic Beverage, Alcoholic Drink, Inebriant, Intoxicant
Specialized synonyms: Aqua Vitae, Ardent Spirits, Akvavit, Aquavit, Arak, Arrack, Bitters, Brandy, Gin, Ouzo, Rum, Schnapps, Schnaps, Mescal, Tequila, Vodka, Whiskey, Whisky, Firewater, Lacing
Derivative terms: Booze, Boozy, Spiritous, Spirituous
Definition of John barleycorn
1. Proper noun. a personification of alcoholic drink, particularly beer and whisky. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of John Barleycorn
Literary usage of John barleycorn
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Book of Humorous Verse by Carolyn Wells (1920)
"john barleycorn THERE were three kings into the east, Three kings both great and
high; And they hae sworn a solemn oath john barleycorn should die. ..."
2. The Works of Robert Burns by Robert Burns (1841)
"But the more ancient name of john barleycorn was Allan-a- maut, ... I am disposed
to think with Mr Jamie- son, that Sir john barleycorn had been originally ..."
3. Poetry for Children by Samuel Eliot (1879)
"john barleycorn. There went three kings into the East, Three kings both great
and high; And they have sworn a solemn oath, john barleycorn shall die. ..."
4. Poems, chiefly in the Scottish dialect by Robert Burns (1824)
"I An' they hae sworn a solemn oath s john barleycorn should die. ' I / They took
a plough and plough'd him down, Put clods upon his head, And they hae sworn ..."
5. The Children's Garland from the Best Poets by Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore (1863)
"XX john barleycorn \vas three kings into the East, JL Three kings both great and
high, And they hae sworn a solemn oath john barleycorn should die. ..."
6. A Complete Word and Phrase Concordance to the Poems and Songs of Robert by J. B. Reid (1889)
"john barleycorn. john barleycorn got up again, Ib. They heaved in John ...
Orthodox, orthodox, wha believe in John Knox, Leeze me on thee, john barleycorn, ..."
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