The Etymological Compendium On Beer

So this is another word nerd find. The book is titled “The Etymological Compendium, or Portfolio of Origins and Inventions,” published in 1828 (although I’ve also come across a copy from 1830).

The explanations involving beer are fairly interesting, where in Section XI: Agriculture, Horticulture, Vegetables, Fruits, Plants, Flowers, Beverages, Etc. they have the following:

And this is from Section XV: Epithets and Phrases:

And finally, this odd historical anecdote is from Section XIII: Public Buildings, Inns of Court, Wards, Churches, Streets, and Localities of London and Westminster.”