Meaning of ale-hoof | Babel Free

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Noun. [B2]

Examples

“Before this time, a bitter plant⟳, called "ale-hoof," and others, were used in brewing.”

““The women of our northern parts" (says John Gerard), “especially about Wales or Cheshire, do tunne the herbe Ale-hoof into their ale. . . being tunned up in ale and drunke, it also purgeth the head from rhumaticke humours flowing from the brain."”

“From this it would appear⟳ that hops were not only known but cultivated at that early date⟳, the probability being that the plant⟳ is indigenous to this country, and in common with ale-hoof or ground ivy, has been used from very ancient times as a bitter condiment for beer, one important fact being that the English hope⟳ has from a remote period been considered superior to those grown in any other country.”

“A decoction of ale hoof and a good wine taken over a period of time will ease sciatica, hip gout, or arthritic hands and knees.”

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