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Meaning of after-wort in English:

after-wort

noun

rare

  • Partially fermented wort remaining after any stage of a process of brewing; this wort used in the preparation of lower-quality drinks, vinegar, etc.

Pronunciation

after-wort

/ˈɑːftəwəːt/ /ˈaftəwəːt/

Origin

Mid 17th century. From after- + wort.