English Dictionary: cider press | by the DICT Development Group |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Cider \Ci"der\, n. [F. cidre, OF. sidre, fr. L. sicera a kind of strong drink, Gr. [?]; of Oriental origin; cf. Heb. sh[be]kar to be intoxicated, sh[c7]k[be]r strong drink.] The expressed juice of apples. It is used as a beverage, for making vinegar, and for other purposes. Note: Cider was formerly used to signify the juice of other fruits, and other kinds of strong liquor, but was not applied to wine. {Cider brandy}, a kind of brandy distilled from cider. {Cider mill}, a mill in which cider is made. {Cider press}, the press of a cider mill. |