Middle English Dictionary Entry
cervoise n.
Entry Info
| Forms | cervoise n. Also servise. |
| Etymology | OF |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Ale, beer.
Associated quotations
- ?c1425 Arun.Cook.Recipes (Arun 334)443 : Urchonys in Servise.
- 1790(1471-1472) Ordin.Househ.Edw.IV(2) (Topham)32 : Taking in courte at mele tymes one payn..one gallon servoice.
- 1790(1471-1472) Ordin.Househ.Edw.IV(2) (Topham)35 : A quart wyne, one gallon servoice.