Also means
cheap spirits
Usage Note
gnôle (also spelled gnole or gniole) is a highly informal, almost slangy word for rough home-distilled spirits or cheap brandy. It is mostly associated with rural or working-class registers and has a slightly humorous, old-fashioned feel. The related standard word is eau-de-vie.
Examples
"Il avait bu un verre de gnôle."
Natural Translation
He had drunk a glass of hooch.
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