advocaat

[ ad-voh-kaht ]

noun

1. a Dutch liqueur made with brandy, sugar, and eggs.

advocaat

/ ˈædvəʊˌkɑː; -ˌkɑːt; ˈædvə- /

noun

1. a liqueur having a raw egg base

Word History and Origins

Origin of advocaat¹

1930–35; < Dutch, short for advocatenborrel drink that lubricates the throat of a lawyer, equivalent to advocaat lawyer ( advocate ) + -en- connective + borrel drink, nip < ?

Word History and Origins

Origin of advocaat¹

C20: Dutch, from advocatenborrel, from advocaat advocate (n) + borrel drink

Example Sentences

De beste zaak heeft nog een goed' advocaat noodig—The best cause has need of a good pleader.

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