n. A drink of wine, lemon, sugar, nutmeg and hot water.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A beverage made of wine, water, sugar, nutmeg, and lemon juice; -- so called, it is said, from its first maker, Colonel Negus.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A mild warm punch of wine (properly port), made with a little lemon and not much sugar.
n. The title of the kings of Abyssinia.
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n. wine and hot water with sugar and lemon juice and nutmeg
Word Usage
"It was intended for that sort of negus which is offered at Christmas parties and of which ladies and children may partake with refreshment and cheerfulness."