| 词汇 | john roberts |
| 词源 | John Roberts. This is an amusing historical expression for a huge tankard of ale. In 1886 John Roberts, a Member of Parlia- ment, sponsored the Sunday Closing Act for Wales, the law closing all pubs on Sundays. Confirmed drinkers took revenge by giving the name John Roberts to a large tankard that they filled on Saturday night with enough beer to last them through Sunday. |
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