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Twitchel vs Switchel - What's the difference?

twitchel | switchel |

As nouns the difference between twitchel and switchel

is that twitchel is (regional) a narrow alleyway between houses; a ginnel while switchel is (us) a beverage of molasses and water, seasoned with vinegar and ginger.

twitchel

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (regional) A narrow alleyway between houses; a ginnel.
  • *1913 ,
  • *:He caught her hand impulsively, and they went along the narrow twitchel .

    • References

    *OED 2nd edition 1989

    switchel

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (US) A beverage of molasses and water, seasoned with vinegar and ginger.
    • (Webster 1913)