Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun Sherry. See
sherry .
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Examples
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In the xvith century It was a granary of corn; and the wine of Xeres is familiar to the nations of Europe (Lud.
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire 1206
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Appraisal work at Xeres couldn't be completed for technical reasons and testing has been deferred until later in the year, Woodside said in a statement Tuesday.
Woodside Delays Orders for Pluto LNG Expansion Ross Kelly 2011
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For all we know, he may be thinking that he is Pericles fighting against Darius or Xeres in a 21st century version of the Persian War (a troubling thought when you think about it). —
McCain’s Hamptons Fund-Raiser - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008
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Tom sipped the fine, imported Xeres sack, then lowered his voice.
Secrets of the Tudor Court Kate Emerson 2010
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Tom sipped the fine, imported Xeres sack, then lowered his voice.
Secrets of the Tudor Court Kate Emerson 2010
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Standing by the hearth, they broadened their discussion of wines to include Canary and Xeres sack.
Secrets of the Tudor Court Kate Emerson 2010
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Standing by the hearth, they broadened their discussion of wines to include Canary and Xeres sack.
Secrets of the Tudor Court Kate Emerson 2010
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Standing by the hearth, they broadened their discussion of wines to include Canary and Xeres sack.
Secrets of the Tudor Court Kate Emerson 2010
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Tom sipped the fine, imported Xeres sack, then lowered his voice.
Secrets of the Tudor Court Kate Emerson 2010
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Tom sipped the fine, imported Xeres sack, then lowered his voice.
Secrets of the Tudor Court Kate Emerson 2010
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