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24 September 2003, 08:58 AM
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In Col. John Tennants' book "In The Clouds Above Baghdad", he talks about the problem the men had with mosquitoes writing, "During the night desperate humans would be seen walking about the camp smoking cigarettes; to help the night through, "chota pegs" and sandwitches would be laid out under the moon. In spite of all this we were a cheery crowd." (pg23).
Is there anyone who can tell me what exactly what "chota pegs" are? Thanks for the help, Best regards, Joe
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24 September 2003, 09:11 AM
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Chota Peg - literally a small drink, from Hindustani, typical Brit army slang of the time. It would more than likely be a small whisky & soda. Opposite would be Burra Peg - big drink - a large W&S
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24 September 2003, 09:22 AM
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Hi Joe,
My understanding is that a chota peg is a small drink. I found this on a web site: "...chota peg is anglo-indian for a tot of spirits usually imbibed after the sun drops beneath the yard-arm." Chota pegs are probably related to bura pegs, which I believe are larger drinks, also imbibed in the evening. Regards,
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24 September 2003, 04:28 PM
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John/Luf:
Thanks for the information. It never fail to amaze me the obscure questions you can get answered here. Again many thanks. Joe
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24 September 2003, 04:56 PM
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As always here, little actual knowledge, but some personal experience. This summer, my wife and son and grandchildren have been devoured by mosquitos. I have had only an occasional nibble, perhaps due to my consumption of vast quantities of brown liquor.
My liver is another matter. :P |
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