Usquebaugh
Usquebaugh , noun
[Ir. or Gael. uisge beatha, literally, water of life; uisge water + beatha life; akin to Greek bi`os life. See Quick, a., and compare Whisky.]
1.
A compound distilled spirit made in Ireland and Scotland; whisky.
The Scottish returns being vested in grouse, white hares, pickled salmon, and usquebaugh.
2.
A liquor compounded of brandy, or other strong spirit, raisins, cinnamon and other spices. — Brande & C