DUTCH-COURAGE

Dutch courage

noun Sometimes Offensive.
courage inspired by drunkenness or drinking liquor.

Origin:
1805–15

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Dutch courage
 
n
1.  false courage gained from drinking alcohol
2.  alcoholic drink

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Dutch-courage is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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Dutch courage definition


  1. n.
    liquor; false courage from drinking liquor. : A couple of shots of Dutch courage, and he was ready to face anything.
  2. n.
    drugs. : Max deals in Dutch courage, as he calls it.
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