wwh, gambrinous was one of the words we had on that drinking thread a while back. tsuwm may have included it in his useless words, but I'm fairly sure it's one of Mrs. Byrne's--almost positive it is.

I loved that drinking thread, especially learning about heeltap, the liquor that's left in the bottom of the glass. Many a child has slipped in to get a quick taste of heeltap, I would bet, in drinking homes. I am NOT advocating drinking, by the way, and most especially NOT the drinking of children. It's just a subject that's fun to read about from time to time...

...as in your gambrinous reminder.