What does gill-ale mean?
Gill-ale means (historical) Ale flavoured with ground ivy..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(historical) Ale flavoured with ground ivy..
Mungo begins to feel dizzy – almost as if he'd drunk too much claret or gill-ale.
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Gill-ale means (historical) Ale flavoured with ground ivy..
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Mungo begins to feel dizzy – almost as if he'd drunk too much claret or gill-ale.
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