subs. (old cant).—Strong ale. For synonyms, see DRINKS and SWIPES.
1586. W. HARRISON, The Description of England, 202. There is such headie ale…. Commonly called huffe-cappe, the MAD DOG, father-whore-sonne, angel’s-food, dragon’s-milk, go-by-the-wall, stride-wide, and lift-leg.
