rumfustian

noun

rum·​fus·​tian

¦rəm¦fəschən

: a hot drink composed of strong beer, wine, gin, egg yolks, sugar, and spices

Word History

Etymology

probably from rum entry 2 + fustian

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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