long sweetening
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of long sweetening
An Americanism dating back to 1705–15
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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 Eliza Leslie
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 Eliza Leslie
Jason whispered to his mother, "What's long sweetening, mother?"
From Benefits Forgot A Story of Lincoln and Mother Love by Honoré Morrow
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 Edwin E. Slosson
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