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Soothing words and sympathy had little effect, until I offered her a highball. I make a devastating highball. ... High noon has long been associated with a crisis or confrontation. The classic western film of that name is not the origin, however. The term has been used this way in English literature since the 14th century.
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A highball is any spirit served with a carbonated beverage over ice. The origin of the term highball is about as difficult to pin down as a champagne bubble. New York bartender Patrick Duffy claimed to have invented it in 1895, and since no one has challenged him, he holds the title.
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phrases, sayings and idioms at ... The Phrase Finde ... origin of highball, as an alcoholic drin...
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Food Lover's Companion: highball ... There are many rivals for the fame of mixing the first highball, including the Adams House in Boston.[2] New York barman Patrick Duffy claimed the highball was brought to the U.S. in 1894 from England by actor E. J. Ratcliffe.[3] ... What is the origin of the word highball?
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WordNet: highball glass ... The highball glass is taller than an Old Fashioned glass, and shorter and wider than a Collins glass. ... What is the origin of the word highball?
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While bartender Patrick Duffy of New York claims to have invented it in 1895, the true origin of the highball glass remains uncertain. As for the name "highball" there are several theories surrounding its origination.
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Definition of highball from Webster's New World College Dictionary. Meaning of highball. Pronunciation of highball. Definition of the word highball. Origin of the word highball. ... Dictionary Home » Webster's New World College Dictionary » highball...
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Highball - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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