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John Barleycorn
noun
Definition of JOHN BARLEYCORN
: alcoholic liquor personified
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First Known Use of JOHN BARLEYCORN
circa 1620
Related to JOHN BARLEYCORN
- Synonyms
- aqua vitae, ardent spirits, booze, bottle, drink, firewater, grog, hooch [slang], inebriant, intoxicant, alcohol, juice [slang], liquor, lush [slang], moonshine, potable, rum, sauce [slang], spirits, stimulant, strong drink, tipple
- Antonyms
- nonintoxicant
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