usque Meaning & Definition
/ˈʌskweɪ/
What Does Usque Mean?
Usque is a noun that means whisky.
Word Facts for Usque
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈʌskweɪ/ |
| Plural | usques |
Usque Definition (Noun)
- whisky
Synonyms of Usque
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Usque synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
usque (countable and uncountable, plural usques)
Origin of Usque
Abbreviation of usquebaugh, from Irish uisce beatha (“water of life”) and Scottish Gaelic uisge beatha (“water of life”). Compare whisky and obsolete whiskybae.