Blackstrap

Blackstrap
Blackstrap Black"strap` (-str[a^]p), n. 1. A mixture of spirituous liquor (usually rum) and molasses. [1913 Webster]

No blackstrap to-night; switchel, or ginger pop. --Judd. [1913 Webster]

2. Bad port wine; any common wine of the Mediterranean; -- so called by sailors. [1913 Webster]


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