English · Slang Candidate

French cream

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Brandy.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Brandy; so called by the old tabbies and dowagers when drank in their tea.

Era: ca. 1811 (Georgian)

Where it’s used: Origin British & Irish English

Sources & notes

Historical definition reproduced from Grose’s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue (1811 edition, public domain; Project Gutenberg #5402, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.

Topics: Historical slang (1800s)

Common questions

What does “French cream” mean?

Brandy.

Is “French cream” formal or informal?

French cream is generally slang.

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