hot pot
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
Ale and brandy made hot.
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.
Common questions
What does “hot pot” mean?
Ale and brandy made hot.
Is “hot pot” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.