Where does “sherry” come from?
Sherry comes from Middle English sherris, a wine named after Jerez in Spain, though the ultimate origin and original meaning are uncertain.
sherry (English): A fortified wine produced in Jerez de la Frontera...
Definitions
- A fortified wine produced in Jerez de la Frontera...
Ancestry of “sherry”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | sherris | — |
Words derived from “sherry”