Bismarck
(ˈbɪzmɑːk)
[The name of the German statesman Prince Otto von Bismarck (1815–98).]
1. In full Bismarck brown: = vesuvin.
| 1885 J. J. Hummel Dyeing Textile Fabrics xix. 413 Phenylene Brown..also bears the commercial names: Bismarck Brown, Vesuvine, Cannelle, Manchester Brown. 1886, 1897 [see vesuvin]. |
2. A drink consisting of a mixture of champagne and stout.
| 1910 Daily Chron. 7 Apr. 6 The formidable drink compounded of champagne and stout, and known in the Colonies as ‘Bismarck’ has..an intimate connection with the German Chancellor. 1958 A. L. Simon Dict. Wines 31/1 Bismarck, another name for Black Velvet—half Champagne and half stout; a pick-me-up which Bismarck is said to have favoured. |
3. Bismarck herring: a marinaded herring served cold. Hence Bismarcked ppl. adj.
| 1931 D. Runyon Guys & Dolls (1932) vii. 155, I set him down and get him a cup of coffee and a Bismarck herring to revive him. 1945 Times 2 Oct. 5/6 Herrings, which appear in various forms including fresh, kippered, bismarcked, klondyked, and home smoked. |