Jackspeak of the Royal Canadian Navy

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Grog

One part rum mixed with two parts water. Named after the British Admiral named Vernon who, in 1740, ordered the men's ration of rum to be watered down. He was called "Old Grogram" because he often wore a grogram coat, and the watered rum came to be called "grog".

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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