Armagnac

[ ahr-muh n-yak; French ar-mah-nyak ]

/ ˌɑr mənˈyæk; French ar mɑˈnyak /

noun

a dry brandy distilled in the district of Armagnac in SW France.

Origin of Armagnac

First recorded in 1840–50

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Examples from the Web for armagnac

But unlike Cognac, regulations in Armagnac permit producers to declare and age a so-called vintage-dated Armagnac.
Armagnac History and How to Choose the Best Brandy|David Lincoln Ross|February 26, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Armagnac, that underappreciated and fiery Gascon brandy, has a long history.
Armagnac History and How to Choose the Best Brandy|David Lincoln Ross|February 26, 2011|DAILY BEAST
In selecting an Armagnac, here are some useful tips about how to read the label, so that you know what you are buying.
Armagnac History and How to Choose the Best Brandy|David Lincoln Ross|February 26, 2011|DAILY BEAST
And like Cognac once again, Armagnac requires ageing in oak barrels, but not just any oak barrel.
Armagnac History and How to Choose the Best Brandy|David Lincoln Ross|February 26, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Armagnac appealed to the parliament of Paris against the hearth-tax.
The History of England|T.F. Tout
In these straits he sought a reconciliation with the dauphin and his Armagnac counsellors at Melun, on 11th July 1419.
The Story of Paris|Thomas Okey
“News from the Armagnac wench,” shouted a soldier as he ran forward to pick up the missive.
Joan of Arc|Lucy Foster Madison
The odds are ten, twenty, a thousand to one that Armagnac has got it.
Checkmate|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
The English received the arrow, untied the letter, and having read it they cried: "This a message from the Armagnac strumpet."
The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2)|Anatole France

British Dictionary definitions for armagnac

Armagnac

/ (ˈɑːmənˌjæk) /

noun

a dry brown brandy distilled in the French district of Gers

Word Origin for Armagnac

from Armagnac, the former name of this region

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