beerage en · NOUN
Etymology
Blend of beer + peerage, coined in the late 19th century in response to the awarding of honours to brewers.
Meanings
- (UK, uncountable) The influence of the brewing industry within the British political system.
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
Blend of beer + peerage, coined in the late 19th century in response to the awarding of honours to brewers.