mixed liquor

Fur Trade, Obs.

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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brandy, rum, whisky, or high wines (often diluted and sometimes spiced with pepper, Tabasco, tobacco, or weak acids) traded to the Indians.

Quotations

1800

"I made them a present of three kegs of mixed liquor and sent them to enjoy themselves at their cabins."