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1. absinthites, n. View full entry 1601
...A type of bitter wine flavoured with wormwood, often used medicinally. Cf. absinthe1....
2. acid, adj. and n. View full entry 1626
...In general use: sour, tart, sharp to the taste; tasting like vinegar....
3. acidulate, v. View full entry 1684
...trans. To make slightly acidic or sour; to add an acidic substance to (food); also fig. Freq. in pass....
4. acidulated, adj. View full entry 1669
...Made slightly acidic or sour; flavoured with acid. Also fig....
5. acrospire, n. View full entry 1675
...The plumule or shoot of a grain of barley or other cereal used in malting....
6. † acrospired, adj. View full entry 1623
...Of barley or other grain used for malting: having an acrospire; (excessively) sprouted at both ends; (of malt) produced from such grain....
7. affinage, n. View full entry 1656
...The action or process of refining metals. Obs.rare....
8. after-wort, n. View full entry 1653
...Partially fermented wort (wort1a) remaining after any stage of a process of brewing; this wort used in the preparation of lower-quality drinks, vinegar, etc. Freq. in pl....
9. agraffe, n. View full entry c1660
...A kind of fastener or clasp consisting of a hook attached to a ring or loop, often richly ornamented and worn esp. on military uniforms, women's gowns, ceremonial costumes, etc. (sometimes having...
10. agriot, n. View full entry 1611
...The sour fruit of a Eurasian cherry, prob. a variety of the morello cherry, Prunus cerasus. Also: the wood of this tree or that of the related Eurasian wild cherry,...
11. aigrette, n. View full entry 1631
...A headdress or head ornament consisting of white egret's feathers, or incorporating something resembling this, such as a spray of gems. Also: an egret's feather, or tuft of feathers, esp....
12. à la, prep. View full entry a1642
...In the manner or style of (a specified person or thing)....
13. à la mode, adv., adj., n., and prep. View full entry 1637
...In accordance with the fashion; in a modish manner; fashionably....
14. ale-ish, adj. View full entry 1665
...Of or characteristic of ale....
15. alimentary, adj. and n. View full entry 1608
...Providing nutrition; nutritious. Also: of or relating to nutrition; nutritional; dietary. Cf. aliment1a....
16. † alliate, adj. View full entry 1661
...Of a sauce: containing garlic as a main ingredient; flavoured with garlic....
17. allumette, n. View full entry 1601
...A match, spill, etc., used for lighting something....
18. aloed, adj. View full entry 1628
...Bitter; full of pain, sadness, or affliction. Also in literal use: mixed or flavoured with aloes....
19. † alphenic, n. View full entry 1657
...White barley sugar or sugar candy....
20. † ˈambigu, n. View full entry 1688
...An entertainment at which the viands and dessert are served together; or at which a medley of dishes are set on....
