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Aleberry — Ale ber ry, n. [OE. alebery, alebrey; ale + bre broth, fr. AS. br[=i]w pottage.] A beverage, formerly made by boiling ale with spice, sugar, and sops of bread. [1913 Webster] Their aleberries, caudles, possets. Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cullis — Cul lis (k?l l?s), n. [OF. cole[ i]s, F. coulis, fr. OF. & F. couler to strain, to flow, fr. L. colare to filter, strain; cf. LL. coladicium. Cf. {Colander}.] A strong broth of meat, strained and made clear for invalids; also, a savory jelly.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
John Leech (caricaturist) — John Leech (August 29, 1817 ndash;October 29, 1864 in London) was an English caricaturist.Early lifeJohn Leech was born in London. His father, a native of Ireland, was the landlord of the London Coffee House on Ludgate Hill, a man , on the… … Wikipedia
caudle — I. ˈkȯdəl noun ( s) Etymology: Middle English caudel, from Old North French, from caud , caut warm, from Latin caldus, calidus warm more at caldron : a drink made usually of warm ale or wine mixed with bread or gruel, eggs, sugar, and … Useful english dictionary
