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corn whiskey

noun

  1. whiskey made from a mash having at least 80 percent corn.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of corn whiskey1

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

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Example Sentences

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.

He had drank corn whiskey enough for one day; and I think at that moment he loathed the thought of drinking it.

"Yes; I'll give you a glass of corn whiskey, mixed with hot water," added the captain, taking up the suggestion.

Prentice would pour out half a glass of what they call corn whiskey, and would dip the crackers in it and eat them.

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