BRANCH WATER


Meaning of BRANCH WATER in English

1. water in or from a branch, creek, stream, etc.; pure, natural water.

2. Also called branch . Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. (in a drink, highball, etc.) plain water as distinguished from soda water, ginger ale, or the like; ordinary water.

[ 1840-50 ]

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