Roman punch

noun

, British.

1. a lemon-water ice flavored with rum or other alcoholic beverage.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Roman punch¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

"Quails and Roman Punch," said my friend with tears in his voice.

From Project Gutenberg

The last thing before serving fill the centres with well-frozen Roman-punch ice.

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Roman Punch has a cupful or two gills of rum added to a quart of lemon-ice.

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