a. Now rare. Also 6 wynyshe, -is(s)he. [f. WINE sb.1 + -ISH1.] Having the quality or nature of wine; resembling wine.

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1540.  Palsgr., Acolastus, III. iv. Q iij. I neuer that wot of, haue I dronk wyne more wynyshe, or purer from any water put vnto it.

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1551.  Turner, Herbal, I. C v b. A wynisshe iuyce.

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1665.  Havers, P. della Valle’s Trav. E. India, 70. Ananas … the whole Fruit is … held to be hot and good to promote digestion, having in my opinion, somewhat of a winish taste and strength.

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1741.  Compl. Fam.-Piece, I. i. 43. Use no Wine, or winish Possets.

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