Grogshop

/ɡrɑɡʃɑp/ noun

Definition

A small shop or establishment that sells grog and other alcoholic beverages, especially cheap or lower-quality ones.

Etymology

Compound of 'grog' plus 'shop,' literally a shop where grog is sold, appearing frequently in 18th and 19th-century maritime vocabulary.

Kelly Says

Grogshops were essential to port economies—they were often the first or last stop for sailors on shore leave, making them cultural hubs in maritime cities around the world.

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