long sweetening

American  

noun

Chiefly Midland and Southern U.S.

1. liquid sweetening, as maple syrup, molasses, or sorghum.

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Etymology

Origin of long sweetening

An Americanism dating back to 1705–15

Example Sentences

She enquired of her guests, "if they chose long sweetening, or short sweetening in their coffee."

From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Leslie, Eliza

Lemon drops proved useful for Russian tea and the "long sweetening" of our forefathers came again into vogue in the form of various syrups.

From Creative Chemistry Descriptive of Recent Achievements in the Chemical Industries by Slosson, Edwin E.

The first officer, supposing that "long sweetening" meant a large portion of that article, chose it accordingly.

From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Leslie, Eliza

Jason whispered to his mother, "What's long sweetening, mother?"

From Benefits Forgot A Story of Lincoln and Mother Love by Morrow, Honoré