milk punch

noun

1. a beverage containing milk and alcoholic liquor with sugar, flavoring, etc.

milk punch

noun

1. a spiced drink made of milk and spirits

Word History and Origins

Origin of milk punch¹

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

"Mother's man must have his milk punch," said Nona, going into the next room to prepare it.

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She passed him without reply, and when the milk punch had been given, she stooped suddenly and kissed her child twice.

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Mr. Shippen said, "We will cross over to the 'Rose of Bath' and have a little milk-punch before we ride back."

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Eggnog and milk punch are at times given, but only upon the advice of the physician in charge.

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Meat essences, milk, eggs, and milk-punch were given as methodically as drugs.

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