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noun
Black tea, brewed strong and served in a large mug with milk and often sugar.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, uncountable
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Synonyms: builder's brew
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: tea, beverage, drink
noun
A serving thereof.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, countable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From builder + -'s + tea, from its supposedly being the preferred type of tea of British builders and construction workers.
