Gambrinus
[gam-brahy-nuh s]
- a mythical Flemish king, the reputed inventor of beer.
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In a few moments I spoke to him, asking if he were coming down to the Gambrinus.
The Stretton Street AffairWilliam Le Queux
Beer is victorious, and Gambrinus now has Olympus all to himself.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 8 (of 12)Robert G. Ingersoll
Now we hobnobbed with Gambrinus, and enjoyed the warmest welcome in an inn.
Vacation days in GreeceRufus B. Richardson
Gambrinus kept clear of women, says the legend, and so lived in peace.
Myths and Myth-MakersJohn Fiske
"Der Kerl ist stark, das Bier ist gut," was what Gambrinus said.
Gambrinus
- a legendary Flemish king who was said to have invented beer
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