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Liquor


LIQ'UOR, noun lik'or [Latin liquor ]

A liquid or fluid substance. [See Liquid.] liquor is a word of general signification, extending to water, milk, blood, say, juice, etc.; but its most common application is to spirituous fluids, whether distilled or fermented, to decoctions, solutions, tinctures.

LIQ'UOR, verb transitive To moisten; to drench. [Little Used.]