sherris
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sherris
1530–40; < Spanish ( vino de ) Xeres (wine of ) Xeres (now Jerez )
Example Sentences
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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
Ferne signed to the steward, and when the tankard was filled, raised the sherris to his lips.
From Sir Mortimer by Johnston, Mary
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
"Eigh—poor Meary! hoo's to be berried here this mornin," observed Bess, emptying the bottle of sherris into a pot, and placing the latter on the fire.
From The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest by Ainsworth, William Harrison
The despatches of good Mr. Perris Have the flavour of syrupy "sherris;" They enrapture the mind Of the sane and refined— Especially Ellaline Terriss.
From Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, December 9, 1914 by Various
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