phlegm-cutter en · NOUN
Etymology
From phlegm + cutter; first use appears c. 1806.
Meanings
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(obsolete, slang) An alcoholic drink, especially one consumed before breakfast.
"If I'm good enough to talk about I be good enough to drink with," Peters shouted. "Fritz! Squarehead! Two phlegm-cutters here."
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phlegm-cutters | Number=Plur | lexicographic |