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.
| 1589 Pappe w. Hatchet (1844) 27 His Elderberines..is..like an elderberrie. 1625 Althorp MS. in Simpkinson Washingtons Introd. 62 Surrop of elderberries. 1766 Pennant Zool. (1777) IV. 12 (Jod.) The ova become..almost as large as ripe elder berries. 1840–1 S. Warren Ten Thous. a Year 84/1 Cowslip, currant, ginger, or elderberry wine. |