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Xeres|ˈzɛrɪs, ˈzɪərɪz|
Also 7 Zerez.
Name of a town in Andalusia, famous for its wine; in full, Xeres sack, Xeres wine = sherris (sack), sherry n.1 1.
a1661Fuller Worthies, Bristol (1662) iii. 34 Bristol Milk... This Metaphorical Milk, whereby Xeres or Sherry-Sack is intended. 1662Merret in Charleton Myst. Vintners (1675) 233 Most of the Canary is made with Malago and Zerez Sack. 1841Fraser's Mag. XXIV. 26 The xeres and port Are of the right sort. 1869Blackmore Lorna D. l, Do you like the wine of the Oporto, or the wine of Xeres? 1872Ruskin Fors Clav. II. xvi. 13 So many skins of Xeres wine. |