Nants

English

Alternative forms

• Nantz

Etymology

From the town of Nantes.

Noun

Nants (uncountable)

1. (now rare, historical) A type of brandy produced in the Nantes area of France; brandy, spirit. [from 17th c.]
   • 1751, [Tobias] Smollett, The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle […], volumes (please specify |volume=I to IV), London: Harrison and Co., […], →OCLC:

     And if your honour should want a small parcel of fine tea, or a few anchors of right Nantz, I'll be bound you shall be furnished to your heart's content.

Anagrams

• stann-