Nants

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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.
    • 1751, Smollett, The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle , volume (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.

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