Etymology: < Latin vindēmia vintage, fruit-gathering.
Obsolete. rare.
The taking of honey from beehives.
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1623 C. ButlerFeminine Monarchie (rev. ed.) v. sig. K3 At the Vindemie, in a fair calme morning before any Bees be abroad, shut vp close all the stalls in your Garden.
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