Roman punch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Roman punch
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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Roman punch, when it is served, comes between the roasts and the game, thus preparing the palate for the new flavor.
From Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society by Cooke, Maud C.
He used one of these web-perfecting talkers—the kind that can be fed with raw Roman punch, and that will turn out punctuated talk in links, like varnished sausages.
From Remarks by Nye, Bill
She felt the need of refreshments, if only a Roman punch.
From I Spy by Lincoln, Natalie Sumner
"I believe I would like to be Roman punch, if it's not too strong."
From The Motor Girls by Penrose, Margaret
Roman punch is served in all manner of dainty conceits as to glass, imitations of flowers, etc.
From Social Life or, The Manners and Customs of Polite Society by Cooke, Maud C.
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