brewer's mole: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very low / ArchaicColloquial / Informal / Archaic
Quick answer
What does “brewer's mole” mean?
A term for a spot of pigmentation on the skin, usually a small dark mole.
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Meaning and Definition
A term for a spot of pigmentation on the skin, usually a small dark mole.
A colloquial or informal term for a benign mole, particularly one that might be associated with certain professions or lifestyles in folk speech. It's not a standard medical term.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No established difference as the term is virtually extinct in both varieties. Any usage would be equally archaic.
Connotations
If used historically, it may have carried a simple descriptive or mildly humorous connotation, not a medical one.
Frequency
Extremely rare to non-existent in contemporary usage in both the UK and US.
Grammar
How to Use “brewer's mole” in a Sentence
[Subject] has a brewer's mole.They referred to it as a brewer's mole.Vocabulary
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Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Not used in formal academic or medical contexts.
Everyday
Virtually never used in modern everyday speech.
Technical
Not a technical medical or dermatological term.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “brewer's mole”
- Using it as a current, standard term.
- Confusing it with the animal 'mole'.
- Assuming it has a specific medical meaning.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is an obscure, archaic, or folk term not found in modern standard dictionaries.
No, it refers to a mole on human skin. The animal is simply called a 'mole'.
No, it is not part of active modern vocabulary. Use standard terms like 'mole' or 'beauty mark'.
Possibly in very old texts, regional folklore, or historical records discussing colloquial speech.
A term for a spot of pigmentation on the skin, usually a small dark mole.
Brewer's mole is usually colloquial / informal / archaic in register.
Brewer's mole: in British English it is pronounced /ˈbruː.əz məʊl/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈbruː.ərz moʊl/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of an old-fashioned brewer with a distinctive mark—a 'brewer's mole'.
Conceptual Metaphor
POSSESSION AS IDENTIFICATION (a mole possessed by or characteristic of a brewer).
Practice
Quiz
'Brewer's mole' is best described as: