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ˈelder-berry [f. elder n.1 + berry.] The fruit of the elder. Also attrib. in elderberry-wine. Hence ˈelderberriness (nonce-wd.), used as a mock title, after highness, etc.
1589Pappe w. Hatchet (1844) 27 His Elderberines..is..like an elderberrie. 1625Althorp MS. in Simpkinson Washingtons Introd. 62 Surrop of elderberries. 1766Pennant Zool. (1777) IV. 12 (Jod.) The ova become..almost as large as ripe elder berries. 1840–1S. Warren Ten Thous. a Year 84/1 Cowslip, currant, ginger, or elderberry wine. |