john barleycorn

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a personification of alcoholic drink, particularly beer and whisky
A personification of alcoholic liquor. the personification (=the representation of a thing as a person, in literature or art) of alcoholic drink, especially strong drinks such as whisky
{i} personification of alcoholic drink
john barleycorn

    Hyphenation

    John Bar·ley·corn

    Pronunciation

    Etymology

    () John (commonly used to personify a concept) + barleycorn; barley is used to produce malt the source of most British alcoholic drink.
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