1590–1600; back formation from sherris, construed as a plural
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"What do you get for that, poet laureate? £70 a year and a barrel of sherry? Not interested."
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2025
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, the remaining tablespoon of sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, dill, and black pepper.
From Salon • May 9, 2024
Add 1 tablespoons sherry vinegar and stir to coat.
From Salon • May 9, 2024
For our take, we cook pancetta and shallots with Dijon mustard, olive oil and sherry vinegar for a bright yet comforting dressing to drizzle onto the greens just before serving.
From Washington Times • Dec. 22, 2023
“You can have Biafran sherry instead,” Kainene said.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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