malmsey

American  

[mahm-zee] / ˈmɑm zi /

noun

1. a strong, sweet wine with a strong flavor, originally made in Greece but now made mainly in Madeira.

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malmsey British  

/ ˈmɑːmzɪ /

noun

1. a sweet Madeira wine

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Etymology

Origin of malmsey

1325–75; Middle English malmesye < Middle Low German ≪ Monemvasia Greek town where it was originally produced

Example Sentences

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malmsey

Over by Cold Ashton, he met them trampling down,— White shaggy horses with their packs of purple spicery, Crimson kegs of malmsey, and the silks of London town.

From Collected Poems Volume Two by Noyes, Alfred

It is uncertain what share Gloucester had in his brother’s death; but soon after the event the rumour gained ground that Clarence had been drowned in a butt of malmsey wine.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various

Let her also apply strengtheners of nutmeg, mace and mastich made up in bags, to the navel, or a toast dipped in malmsey, or sprinkled with powdered mint.

From The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher Containing his Complete Masterpiece and Family Physician; his Experienced Midwife, his Book of Problems and his Remarks on Physiognomy by Aristotle

Christmas Day.—Service in the Church ended, the Gentlemen presently repair into the hall to breakfast, with brawn, mustard and malmsey.

From Christmas: Its Origin and Associations Together with Its Historical Events and Festive Celebrations During Nineteen Centuries by Dawson, William Francis

Wreaths of Heliochrise Gleamed still in that great tribe of Benjamin, Burned still across the malmsey and muscadel.

From Collected Poems Volume Two by Noyes, Alfred