MULTUM

Noun

multum (uncountable)

An extract of quassia licorice, fraudulently used by brewers in order to economize malt and hops.

Source: Wiktionary


Mul"tum, n.

Definition: An extract of quassia licorice, fraudulently used by brewers in order to economize malt and hops. Craig. Hard multum, a preparation made from Cocculus Indicus, etc., used to impart an intoxicating quality to beer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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