subs. (Irish).—Whiskey. For synonyms, see DRINKS and OLD MAN’S MILK.
1785. GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue. GRAPPLE-THE-RAILS, a cant name used in Ireland for whiskey.
subs. (Irish).—Whiskey. For synonyms, see DRINKS and OLD MAN’S MILK.
1785. GROSE, A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue. GRAPPLE-THE-RAILS, a cant name used in Ireland for whiskey.
