corn whiskey
noun
whiskey made from a mash having at least 80 percent corn.
Origin of corn whiskey
1An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
- Also called corn, corn liquor.
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How to use corn whiskey in a sentence
Ward picked up a flask of corn whiskey and slipped it into his hip pocket.
Occasionally, also the enterprising forager would capture some apple-jack or corn whiskey.
A Narrative of Service with the Third Wisconsin Infantry | Julian Wisner HinkleyHe had drank corn whiskey enough for one day; and I think at that moment he loathed the thought of drinking it.
Down The River | Oliver Optic"Yes; I'll give you a glass of corn whiskey, mixed with hot water," added the captain, taking up the suggestion.
Down The River | Oliver OpticPrentice would pour out half a glass of what they call corn whiskey, and would dip the crackers in it and eat them.
Edison, His Life and Inventions | Frank Lewis Dyer and Thomas Commerford Martin
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