DCHP-2

screech [ult. < Scottish dial. screigh whisky, presumably from its effect on those who overindulge] Esp. Nfld, Slang DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

• 1a n.

  a potent dark rum.

  See also: screech-in  

• 1b n.

  See 1958 quote.

• 2 n.

  any cheap, potent liquor or wine.