potale en · NOUN
Etymology
From pot + ale.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A liquid byproduct from a grain distillery, consisting of the liquid portion of draff after the spent grain is removed, plus washings from tuns (spent wash). Over time its disposition has varied: mostly as dumped waste, sometimes sold for part of the ration for pigs and cattle, when such a market is available.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pot ale | alternative | lexicographic |