English Explanatory Dictionary

John Barleycorn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A personification of alcoholic drink, particularly beer and whisky.

Word forms

John Barleycorn

Etymology

John (commonly used to personify a concept) + barleycorn; barley is used to produce malt, the source of most British alcoholic drink.

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