n. [ Sp., fr. Ar. seid lord. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. cidre, OF. sidre, fr. L. sicera a kind of strong drink, Gr. &unr_;; of Oriental origin; cf. Heb. shākar to be intoxicated, shēkār strong drink. ] The expressed juice of apples. It is used as a beverage, for making vinegar, and for other purposes. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ Cider was formerly used to signify the juice of other fruits, and other kinds of strong liquor, but was not applied to wine. [ 1913 Webster ]
Cider brandy,
Cider mill,
Cider press,
n. A maker of cider. [ Obs. ] Mortimer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cider + -kin. ] A kind of weak cider made by steeping the refuse pomace in water. [ 1913 Webster ]
Ciderkin is made for common drinking, and supplies the place of small beer. Mortimer. [ 1913 Webster ]