Nants

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noun

A type of brandy produced in the Nantes area of France; brandy, spirit.

UncommonFirst used 17th c.Scrabble 5
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Meanings

nounNants (uncountable)

alternative Nantz

  1. archaichistoricaluncountableA type of brandy produced in the Nantes area of France; brandy, spirit.First known use 17th c.

    And if your honour should want a small parcel of fine tea, or a few anchors of right Nantz, I'll be bound you shall be furnished to your heart's content.

    1751, [Tobias] Smollett, The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle […], volume (please specify |volume=I to IV), London: Harrison and Co., […], →OCLC

Origin

From the town of Nantes.

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Chicago

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