Green’s Dictionary of Slang

Sir Cloudesley n.

[orig. a naval speciality, proper name Sir Cloudesley Shovel (1650–1707), a notable British admiral who was knighted for his suppression of piracy]

a hot drink of small beer mixed with brandy, plus lemon juice, spices and sugar.

c.1698
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1785
[UK]B.E. Dict. Canting Crew.
[UK]Grose Classical Dict. of the Vulgar Tongue.