sack-whey

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Definition of sack-whey in English English dictionary

An alcoholic drink of sherry with whey (weak milk) and sugar

Won't you allow him sack-whey? said the landlady.—Ay, ay, sack-whey, cries the doctor, if you will, provided it be very small..

Etymology

() From sack (“sherry”) +‎ whey.