First Known Use: 13th century
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1liquor
noun li·quor \ˈli-kər\
: an alcoholic drink; especially : a strong alcoholic drink
Full Definition of LIQUOR
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Origin of LIQUOR
Middle English licour, from Anglo-French, from Latin liquor, from liquēre
Related to LIQUOR
- Synonyms
- aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, hooch [slang], inebriant, intoxicant, John Barleycorn, juice [slang], alcohol, lush [slang], moonshine, potable, rum, sauce [slang], spirits, stimulant, strong drink, tipple
- Antonyms
- nonintoxicant
2liquor
verb
li·quoredli·quor·ing \ˈli-k(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of LIQUOR
transitive verb
1
: to dress (as leather) with oil or grease
2
: to make drunk with alcoholic liquor —usually used with up
intransitive verb
: to drink alcoholic liquor especially to excess —usually used with up
First Known Use of LIQUOR
1502
LIQUORED Defined for Kids
liquor
noun liq·uor \ˈli-kər\
Definition of LIQUOR for Kids
: a strong alcoholic beverage
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liquor
noun li·quor \ˈlik-ər\
Medical Definition of LIQUOR
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