Definition of John Barleycorn in English :

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John Barleycorn meaning in English

Meaning of John Barleycorn in English

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John Barleycorn pronunciation in English

Pronounce John Barleycorn in English

John Barleycorn

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Noun

1. booze, hard drink, hard liquor, john barleycorn, liquor, spirits, strong drink

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

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John Barleycorn

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noun
usually humorous
the personification of alcohol, esp of malt spirits

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John Barleycorn

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personification of
corn liquor, malt liquor, etc.

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John Barleycorn

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n.
A personification of alcoholic liquor.

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