sagwa n Cp DJE ~ 'a medicine show' (1943-).
1 A patented medicine.
1891 Holly Branch 24 [The folk practice performed on the children] produced much less mischief, perhaps, than would an application of Minard or a dose of Kickapoo Sagwa. [1894 BURKE] 65 [Gave her] Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, / Thinking 'twould do her good, / Then a couple bottles of Sagwa, / And a mug of Buchanan's best.
2 Rum, whisky (P 227-72).
