sorbetn.

1585 T. Washington tr. N. de Nicolay Nauigations Turkie iii. x Of the beurage which they do cal Sorbet, they do much vse to drinke in the sommer.

1613 Haga at Constantinople 5 Each of the Bassas, and the Ambassadour dranke Sorbetta,..which is a kinde of drinke made of Water, Suger, and iuyce of Lemonds, mixed with Amber and Muske.]

1682 G. Wheler Journey into Greece ii. 204 Their most ordinary Drink is Water; next, a Sorbet made of Raisins steeped in Water.

1766 T. Smollett Trav. France & Italy I. xix. 308 Among the refreshments of these warm countries, I ought not to forget mentioning the sorbettes.

1783 W. Beckford Dreams viii. 98 They resorted to drink coffee and sorbet, with laughter and merriment.

1805 Ann. Rev. 3 61 Coffee, chocolate, ices, and sorbets are offered beneath the pavilions of the terras.

1844 tr. M. T. Asmar Mem. Babylonian Princess II. 27 After some moments spent in mutual civilities, sorbets were served.

1864 Daily Tel. 27 Sept. The menu..meandered gracefully through fish, flesh, fowl, and truffles, and finally melted away into sorbets.

1885 M. Collins Prettiest Woman in Warsaw I. v. 77 The sorbets are delicious sweets of almonds, pistachio, chocolate, or coffee.