SWITCHEL

Etymology

Noun

switchel (countable and uncountable, plural switchels)

(US) A beverage of water and vinegar, often seasoned with ginger and sweetened with molasses, honey, or similar.

Source: Wiktionary


Switch"el, n. Etym: [See Sweet.]

Definition: A beverage of molasses and water, seasoned with vinegar and ginger. [U. S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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