† ˈsteelback Obs.
[f. steel v. + back n.]
A name for Alicant wine, from its supposed property of strengthening the back.
| [1609 Pimlyco C 4 b, The fat lecherous Alligant, Whose Iuice repaires what Backes doe want.] |
| 1633 C. Farewell East-Ind. Colation 48 Raysin Wine, almost of the colour of Alicant, or steelebacke. |