Multum

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Multum \Mul"tum\, n.
     An extract of quassia licorice, fraudulently used by brewers
     in order to economize malt and hops. --Craig.
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     {Hard multum}, a preparation made from {Cocculus Indicus},


        etc., used to impart an intoxicating quality to beer.
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