Swizzle Definition
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Origin of Swizzle
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Unknown etymology, 1813. Original sense “alcoholic drink", possibly a variant of switchel (“a drink of molasses and water, often mixed with rum"), attested 1790, itself of uncertain origin. Possibly influenced by fizz.
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In verb sense “to stir", from swizzle stick (“stick for stirring alcoholic drinks"), itself attested 1859.
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From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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