metheglin

American  

[muh-theg-lin] / məˈθɛg lɪn /

noun

1. a variety of spiced mead.

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metheglin British  

/ məˈθɛɡlɪn /

noun

1. (esp formerly) spiced or medicated mead

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Etymology

Origin of metheglin

1525–35; < Welsh meddyglyn, equivalent to meddyg healing (< Latin medicus; see medical) + llyn liquor

Example Sentences

That is all I have to say of metheglin.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

She might have left while I was sitting at the bar, drinking in metheglin and praise.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

This strong drink was metheglin, of which two hogsheads were to be delivered at Plymouth.

From Customs and Fashions in Old New England by Earle, Alice Morse

We'll have a smart time, and finish off at Waldrons's with a supper of bear's meat washed down with metheglin.

From Summerfield or, Life on a Farm by Lee, Day Kellogg

Many households used it in large quantity instead of beer or metheglin, storing many barrels for everyday use.

From Stage-coach and Tavern Days by Earle, Alice Morse