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cider

ci.der \'si-d-*r\ n [ME sidre, fr. OF, fr. LL sicera strong drink, fr. Gk 
   sikera,] fr. Heb she-kha-r : the expressed juice of fruit (as apples) used 
   as a beverage or for makin g other products (as vinegar)