The men of the French Army have named their red wine "pinard," just as they call water "la flotte," always, however, being careful to add that "la flotte" is excellent "for washing one's feet.". From Wordnik.com. [The White Road to Verdun] Reference
Perhaps I'll just get her a pinard pendant, a photo of Tadpole, some wine vouchers, and a copy of the new book. From Wordnik.com. [A busy day or two] Reference
"It's worth starving to death on singe and pinard for four months.". From Wordnik.com. [One Man's Initiation—1917] Reference
The idea of water had never crossed Fanny's mind, but having decided on beer she changed it politely to red wine, which she guessed to be no other than the everlasting pinard. From Wordnik.com. [The Happy Foreigner] Reference
There are perhaps only two things that can in any way upset the perfect indifference to difficulties of the French trooper: he hates to walk, and he refuses to be deprived of his "pinard.". From Wordnik.com. [The White Road to Verdun] Reference
My eyes fell on a huge glass of red pinard. From Wordnik.com. [The Enormous Room] Reference
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