John Barleycorn

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Etymology

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John (commonly used to personify a concept) + barleycorn; barley is used to produce malt, the source of most British alcoholic drink.

Proper noun

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John Barleycorn

  1. a personification of alcoholic drink, particularly beer and whisky.
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