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rumfustian

Meaning of "rumfustian" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RUMFUSTIAN

rʌmˈfʌstʃən


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RUMFUSTIAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rumfustian is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RUMFUSTIAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Ramboozle

Ramboozle is a popular British mid-seventeenth century alcoholic beverage, similar to rum. The drink, and its variation, rumfustian, were made by mixing eggs, ale, wine, sugar, and various spices, and then distilling. The names, both British slang, have been linked with the gypsy word rum, meaning "strong" or "potent".

Definition of rumfustian in the English dictionary

The definition of rumfustian in the dictionary is a type of spiced nightcap made with beer.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RUMFUSTIAN

antichristian · autosuggestion · Christian · combustion · congestion · decongestion · digestion · egestion · exhaustion · fortune · indigestion · ingestion · luncheon · mixtion · moxibustion · precombustion · question · suggestion · unchristian · ustion

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RUMFUSTIAN

rumbo · rumbullion · rumbunctious · rumbustical · rumbustious · rumbustiously · rumbustiousness · Rumelia · rumen · Rumford · rumgumption · rumina · ruminal · ruminant · ruminantly · ruminate · ruminatingly · rumination · ruminative · ruminatively

WORDS THAT END LIKE RUMFUSTIAN

anti-Christian · chondrostian · Croatian · Demochristian · Early Christian · Egyptian · Erastian · Faustian · fustian · glasnostian · Haitian · Judaeo-Christian · Laotian · non-Christian · Philistian · pre-Christian · Proustian · Sebastian · Thyestian · Venetian

Synonyms and antonyms of rumfustian in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «rumfustian» into 25 languages

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rumfustian
1,325 millions of speakers
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rumfustian
570 millions of speakers
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rumfustian
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rumfustian
380 millions of speakers
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rumfustian
280 millions of speakers
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rumfustian
278 millions of speakers
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rumfustian
270 millions of speakers
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rumfustian
260 millions of speakers
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rumfustian
220 millions of speakers
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Rumfustian
190 millions of speakers
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rumfustian
180 millions of speakers
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rumfustian
130 millions of speakers
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rumfustian
85 millions of speakers
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Rumfustian
85 millions of speakers
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rumfustian
80 millions of speakers
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rumfustian
75 millions of speakers
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रमफस्टियन
75 millions of speakers
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rumfustian
70 millions of speakers
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rumfustian
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rumfustian
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rumfustian
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rumfustian
30 millions of speakers
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rumfustian
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rumfustian
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rumfustian
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rumfustian
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RUMFUSTIAN»

Discover the use of rumfustian in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rumfustian and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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some account of the statge from 1660 yo 1890
First time, Rumfustian Innamorato, or the Court of Quodlibet. Blusteroso (king of Quodlibet) = Oxberry : Rumfustian (in love with Squallerina) = Harley : Muffinero ( betrothed to Squallerina) = Knight : Squallerina (princess of Quodlibet — in love ...
‎1832
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The Pirate Handbook: A Rogue's Guide to Pillage, Plunder, ...
2 brown/cane sugar cubes or 2 teaspoons sugar syrup Sprinkle of Cinnamon Sprinkle of nutmeg RUMFUSTIAN Rumfustian is a nasty stew-like mixture of sherry, gin, ale, egg yolks, and other ingredients, served hot and topped with a sprinkle ...
Pat Croce, 2011
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How to Mix Drinks: Or, The Bon Vivant's Companion
Rumfustian. This is the singular name bestowed upon a drink very much in vogue with English sportsmen, after their return from a day's shooting, and is concocted thus: The yolks of a dozen eggs are well whisked up, and put into a quart of ...
Jerry Thomas, 2012
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Confessions of an Old Maid
... the Duke Noodledum,' the Honourable Dr. Sanconiathon Craft, and Lord Ronald Shamblegait; Sir Harry Stakefeld, and Lady Georgina Squawlaby; Mrs. Rumfustian, and the Misses Rumfustian; Sir Marmaduke Huntgage, Mrs. Rigmarole, Mr.
Edmund Frederick John Carrington, 1828
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Oxford night caps, a collection of receipts for making ...
This beverage is generally given to servants at Christinas, and other high festivals of our Church. RUMFUSTIAN. The yolks of twelve eggs, one quart of strong beer, one bottle of white wine, half a pint of gin, a grated nutmeg, the juice from the ...
Richard Cook (of Oxford.), 1847
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Now You Know Pirates
What were “rumfustian,” “rumbullian,” and “arrack”? Rumfustian was another drink pirates liked. It was made with gin, sherry, beer, sugar, and raw eggs, and was served up hot. Rumbullian was a type of pirate moonshine. A concoction of ...
Doug Lennox, 2008
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The Pirate Primer: Mastering the Language of Swashbucklers ...
3) rumfustian [roohm-farrss/foohss-chern/tern] alcoholic drink consisting of a mixture including beer, liquor, and raw eggs *And they were all drinking, all those who were still conscious—drinking bitter wine or 'kill devil' rum or rumfustian, made ...
George Choundas, 2010
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How to Mix Drinks: Or, The Bon-vivant's Companion, ...
1 wine-glass Santa Cruz rum. £ teaspoonful of Curaçoa. Cool with shaved ice; shake up well, and ornament with berries in season. If this is not sweet enough, put in a little more raspberry syrup. 185. Rumfustian. This is the singular name ...
Jerry Thomas, 1862
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The Drama; or, Theatrical pocket magazine
February 24th. — Lodoiska — Rumfustian Innamorato, fist time] — Cataract. 'This is an Extravaganza after the style, and rather too closely founded on the models of those renowned chaste and admirable dramas, " Tom Thumb," " Bombastes ...
‎1823
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Bunny and Coco Get Smashed
In a bowl, beat the egg yolk into the brandy. Pour the lemon juice mixture into the bowl with the egg. Beat with whisk until well blended. Transfer mixture into a beer mug. Add the rest of the ale, stir well, and serve. Rumfustian 1 tsp. Sugar 2 oz.
Bunny Ultramod and Coco Ultramod

5 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RUMFUSTIAN»

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Get Your 'Nog On: Area Twists on Eggnog
The Biltmore Bar & Grille in Newton is serving Snowbeard's Rumfustian Eggnog this holiday season. The eggnog mix for this thing contains evaporated milk, ... «Boston.com, Dec 14»
2
19th-century student drinking habits
... with the hope of driving away dull sorrow and inspiring new arts in mind, Cook's typical undergraduate-party fuel included concoctions such as Rumfustian—a ... «The Economist, Sep 14»
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The history cook: Oxford Night Caps
Even assuming the recipes in Oxford Night Caps are for a crowd, they are forbiddingly potent – rumfustian, for example, is a concoction of 12 egg yolks, strong ... «Financial Times, Sep 12»
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Lass mich ein Pirat sein
... piratentypischer Mixgetränke auf, wie den „Sir Cloudsley“ (Brandy mit gewürztem Bier und Zitronensaft) oder den „Rumfustian“ (rohe Eier, Zucker, Sherry, Gin, ... «Freitag - Das Meinungsmedium, Jun 11»
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The perfect winter warmer? Here are a few ideas to mull over...
Hot buttered rum and English Bishops, hot spiced cider and Rumfustians, hot toddies and Lamb's Wool. Scented with cinnamon and cloves, nutmeg and sugar, ... «Daily Mail, Dec 09»
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