Meaning of cogniac | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Counterfeit money.
   US, dated, slang, uncountable
2. Alternative spelling of cognac
   alt-of, alternative, countable, uncommon, uncountable

Examples

“There are sixteen wholesale dealers […] to whom they sell, at a regular per centage, their imported Cogniac; […]”

“Next morning the conspirators met at the yellow cottage, where having settled the business of the day, by giving out the cogniac, and receiving her portion of the good money, the honorable corps adjourned to attend to matters of more importance [...].”

“The parties going there to buy the "stuff" when a new and good thing was out, at the rate of 8, 10, 15, or 20 dollars good money, for 100 cogniac, according to the quality.”

“By way of consolation, Baruau offered her a cup of old cogniac; but Mademoiselle de Locherais uttered a cry of horror.”

“When alcohol from beets made here may be mixed with French cogniac, there will be quite as much cogniac imported, perhaps more.”

“Good cogniac, then, at this time of the night, Will favor my imbibing appetite.”

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