n. [ Ir. or Gael. uisge beatha, literally, water of life; uisge water + beatha life; akin to Gr. bi`os life. See Quick, a., and cf. Whisky. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. A compound distilled spirit made in Ireland and Scotland; whisky. [ 1913 Webster ]

The Scottish returns being vested in grouse, white hares, pickled salmon, and usquebaugh. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A liquor compounded of brandy, or other strong spirit, raisins, cinnamon and other spices. Brande & C. [ 1913 Webster ]