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English
Etymology
From sack (“sherry”) + whey.
Noun
sack-whey (uncountable)
- An alcoholic drink of sherry with whey (weak milk) and sugar.
1749, Henry Fielding, The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling, volume (please specify |volume=I to VI), London: A Millar, , →OCLC, book xiii:"Won't you allow him sack-whey?" said the landlady.—"Ay, ay, sack-whey," cries the doctor, "if you will, provided it be very small."