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Grog

Historical naval/maritime trade term for rum ration

A mixture of rum and water, sometimes sweetened with lime and sugar. Issued on British Navy ships from the mid 18th Century to the late 20th Century.

Consumption of grog was preceeded by the call to "Up Spirits".

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