Gin Definition Old English

Shortened from dutch genever juniper via old french from latin jūniperus juniper gin dʒɪn n.

Gin definition old english. How to use gin in a sentence. Meaning pronunciation translations and examples. Gin is a distilled alcoholic drink that derives its predominant flavour from juniper berries juniperus communis. Gin definition an alcoholic liquor obtained by distilling grain mash with juniper berries.

The quantities of the common spirits such as gin rum vodka and whisky are controlled too france had higher tax rates for spirits which were based on grain such as whisky rum gin and vodka than those which were based on wine or fruit such as cognac calvados and armagnac. Gin originated as a medicinal liquor made by monks and alchemists across europe particularly in southern france flanders and the netherlands to provide aqua vita from distillates of grapes and grains. Gin definition is a colorless alcoholic beverage made from distilled or redistilled neutral grain spirits flavored with juniper berries and aromatics such as anise and caraway seeds. Gin is a strong colourless alcoholic drink made from grain and juniper berries.