'Blackstrap' definitions:

Definition of 'Blackstrap'

From: GCIDE
  • Blackstrap \Black"strap`\ (-str[a^]p), n.
  • 1. A mixture of spirituous liquor (usually rum) and molasses. [1913 Webster]
  • No blackstrap to-night; switchel, or ginger pop. --Judd. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Bad port wine; any common wine of the Mediterranean; -- so called by sailors. [1913 Webster]