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Madame Bishop

(Australia, slang, obsolete) A drink comprising port, sugar and nutmeg.

ˈmædəm ˈbɪʃəp187 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(Australia, slang, obsolete) A drink comprising port, sugar and nutmeg.

Origin: Named after Anna Bishop, wife of Henry Bishop, composer of the song Home! Sweet Home!, or possibly after a publican of the same surname. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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