Xeresn.
/ˈzɛrɪs//ˈzɪərɪz/ In full, Xeres sack, Xeres wine = sherris n. (sack), sherry n.1 1.
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a1661 T. Fuller Worthies (1662) Bristol 34 Bristol Milk... this Metaphorical Milk, whereby Xeres or Sherry-Sack is intended.
1669 C. Merret Some Observ. conc. ordering Wines in W. Charleton Two Disc. 228 Most of the Canary is made with Malago and Zerez Sack.
1841 Fraser's Mag. 24 26 The xeres and port Are of the right sort.
1869 R. D. Blackmore Lorna Doone II. xxii. 308 Do you like the wine of Oporto, or the wine of Xeres?
1872 J. Ruskin Fors Clavigera II. xvi. 13 So many skins of Xeres wine.
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