sherris
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sherris
1530–40; < Spanish ( vino de ) Xeres (wine of ) Xeres (now Jerez )
Example Sentences
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Doth he not bear testimony that good sherris maketh the brain apprehensive and quick; filleth it with nimble, fiery, and delectable shapes, which being delivered by the tongue become excellent wit?
From To Have and to Hold by Johnston, Mary
The sherris mantling Still about each mouth, mayhap, Breeds you insight—just a scantling— Brings me truth out—just a scrap.
From Browning's England A Study in English Influences in Browning by Clarke, Helen Archibald
Twill tell thee—the cavaliers drink lustily, and of claret and sherris with spice, whereas, it is true, the elect chiefly do affect ale.
From Cromwell by Richards, Alfred B.
Stouter and brighter ale was not to be drunk in Lancashire than Bess brewed; nor was better sherris or clary to be found, go where you would, than in her cellars.
From The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest by Ainsworth, William Harrison
Tennyson had his port, whereto clings a good old tradition; sherris sack belongs to a nobler age; these drinks are not for us.
From The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft by Gissing, George
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