Citations:rectify

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English citations of rectify

  • 1830, Richard Dolby, The Cook's Dictionary, and House-keeper's Directory, page 207:
    Take the seeds from the currants before you press out the juice; rectify the brandy; then add the cinnamon, cloves, and juice.
  • 1942, Rockwell Dennis Hunt, John Bidwell, prince of California pioneers, page 327:
    He found there a barn-like building called a wine cellar; also he was informed that he must have a distillery in order to rectify the wine with brandy. Contrary to his orders, the wine maker had already put brandy into 1000 gallons, []
  • 1885, The Adventures of Harry Marline, page 236:
    "'Conk,' a little brandy and water to rectify the champagne, and a bottle of olives to rectify the brandy; throw in an anchovy and a toothpick by way of making everything snug, and then I'll make sail."