beerage

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noun

The influence of the brewing industry within the British political system.

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Meanings

nounbeerage (uncountable)
  1. UKuncountablegovernmentThe influence of the brewing industry within the British political system.

Origin

Blend of beer + peerage, coined in the late 19th century in response to the awarding of honours to brewers.

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APA

beerage. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/beerage

MLA

“beerage.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/beerage. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “beerage,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/beerage.

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