hydromel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of hydromel
1555–65; < Latin < Greek hydrómeli, equivalent to hydro- hydro- 1 + méli honey; replacing late Middle English ydromel < Medieval Latin (variant of hydromel )
Example Sentences
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Together with sheep and oxen from the king, and barilles of hydromel from the queen, visits of congratulation were received from all the principal courtiers present.
From The Highlands of Ethiopia by Harris, William Cornwallis
The Drevlians, full of joy at this message, gathered honey in quantities and brewed it into hydromel.
From Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles
An immense number of guests were invited to the wedding feast; I, too, was there, and drank freely of wine and hydromel.
From Fairy Tales of the Slav Peasants and Herdsmen by Harding, Emily J.
On the offer of payment, however, some of the inhabitants readily enough brought forth corn and water for the horses, and food and hydromel for the men.
From Agincourt The Works of G. P. R. James, Volume XX by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)
On going to rest he fancied he should be thirsty at night and called Leo to set a pitcher of hydromel by his bedside.
From A Book of Golden Deeds by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
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