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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Cider \Ci"der\, n. [F. cidre, OF. sidre, fr. L. sicera a kind of
strong drink, Gr. ?; of Oriental origin; cf. Heb. sh[=a]kar
to be intoxicated, sh[=e]k[=a]r strong drink.]
The expressed juice of apples. It is used as a beverage, for
making vinegar, and for other purposes.
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Note: Cider was formerly used to signify the juice of other
fruits, and other kinds of strong liquor, but was not
applied to wine.
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{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.
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