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Definition of Potteen
1. n. See Poteen.
Definition of Potteen
1. poteen [n -S] - See also: poteen
Lexicographical Neighbors of Potteen
Literary usage of Potteen
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Songs of the Vine with a Medley for Maltworms by William G. Hutchison (1904)
"168 potteen, GOOD LUCK TO YE, DEAR Av I was a monarch in state, Like Romulus or
... it's no claret I'd crave, But a keg of ould Mullens' potteen, sir, ..."
2. Songs of the Vine with a Medley for Maltworms by William G. Hutchison (1904)
"168 potteen, GOOD LUCK TO YE, DEAR Av I was a monarch in state, Like Romulus or
Julius ... potteen ..."
3. The Cyclopædia of Wit and Humor: Containing Choice and Characteristic by William Evans Burton (1859)
"The port was gathered toits fathers, and potteen reigned in its stead. A most
interesting discussion took place as to what was to be done with it. ..."
4. The Lyrics of Ireland by Samuel Lover (1858)
"... It's the soul of all readin' and writin'; It teaches both science and art,
And disposes for love or for fightin'. Oh, potteen, good luck to ye, dear. ..."
5. Cambrian Quarterly Magazine and Celtic Repertory (1833)
"Poor fellow, I saved him further trouble; popped him into the coracle, took
another modicum of potteen, and thought no more of " My Last Bottle. ..."
6. The General Stud-book, Containing Pedigrees of Race Horses, &c. &c. from the (1883)
"potteen PUNCH, Bred by Mr JAMES MALLET, in 1850, got by Shawn Buidhe, her dam,
potteen, by Watts's Blacklock, out of Brandy Bet. ..."
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