Liquor

LIQ'UOR, or LIQUORS, the translation of three different Hebrew words. One denotes a "tear" — i.e., the juice of the olive and grapes, Ex 22:29; the second denotes "maceration " — i.e., drink prepared by steeping grapes. Num 6:3; the last, "mixture " — i.e., highly-flavored wine. Cant. Song 7:2. See Wine.

LIQ'UOR, or LIQUORS, the translation of three different Hebrew words. One denotes a "tear" — i.e., the juice of the olive and grapes, Ex 22:29; the second denotes "maceration " — i.e., drink prepared by steeping grapes. Num 6:3; the last, "mixture " — i.e., highly-flavored wine. Cant. Song 7:2. See Wine.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. Any liquid substance, as water, milk, blood, sap, juice, or the like.

2. Specifically, alcoholic or spirituous fluid, either distilled or fermented, as brandy, wine, whisky, beer, etc.

3. A solution of a medicinal substance in water; -- distinguished from tincture and aqua.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

1. To supply with liquor. [R.]

2. To grease. [Obs.] Bacon. Liquor fishermen's boots. Shak.