growler

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Go north to Deschutes, however, and you'll find yourself spending $15 for a growler -- or the equivalent of over $16 a sixer.

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  1. noun One, such as a dog, that growls.
  2. noun A small iceberg.
  3. noun Informal A container, such as a pail or pitcher, that is used for carrying beer.

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  • This fondness for aristocratic society gave additional point to the story that one day a blear-eyed old cabman in capes and muffler descended from the box of a disreputable-looking growler, and inquired at the stage-door for Leonora Pincott Any lady 'ere of that name No Well, I think she's married, and changed her name, but she's 'ere right enough. —  The Story of My Life
  • Well the answer is complicated, in the UK it means growler - This term has two suggested meaning from two different people. —  CDR Salamander
  • The other meaning is: the sort of person who is very drunk in a pub and is looking for a fight, maybe a mad looking bloke sitting at the bar staring at people. growler - Defecation causing extreme pain, and audible growling sounds. —  CDR Salamander
  • Go north to Deschutes, however, and you'll find yourself spending $15 for a growler -- or the equivalent of over $16 a sixer. —  Beervana, the Blog
  • MCN will be testing the new 'growler' Yamaha R1 next ...
 

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