Us"que*baugh (?), n. [Ir. or Gael. uisge
beatha, literally, water of life; uisge water + beatha
life; akin to Gr. bi`os life. See Quick,
a., and cf. Whisky.]
1. A compound distilled spirit made in Ireland and
Scotland; whisky.
The Scottish returns being vested in grouse, white hares,
pickled salmon, and usquebaugh.
Sir W.
Scott.
2. A liquor compounded of brandy, or other strong
spirit, raisins, cinnamon and other spices. Brande & C.
Us"que*baugh (?), n. [Ir. or Gael. uisge
beatha, literally, water of life; uisge water + beatha
life; akin to Gr. bi`os life. See Quick,
a., and cf. Whisky.]
1. A compound distilled spirit made in Ireland and
Scotland; whisky.
The Scottish returns being vested in grouse, white hares,
pickled salmon, and usquebaugh.
Sir W.
Scott.
2. A liquor compounded of brandy, or other strong
spirit, raisins, cinnamon and other spices. Brande & C.
