E. Cobham Brewer 18101897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
| Bulling the Barrel | |
is pouring water into a rum cask, when it is nearly empty, to prevent its leaking. The water, which gets impregnated with the spirit and is very intoxicating, is called bull. | 1 |
Seamen talk of bulling the teapot (making a second brew), bulling the coffee, etc. | 2 |
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