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| vin·tage [ víntij ] |
noun (plural vin·tag·es) |
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1. wine production year: the year in which the grapes used in making a specific wine were harvested
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2. wine from particular year: wine made from a particular harvest of grapes
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3. grape harvesting: the harvesting of grapes for wine
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4. wine: a wine, especially an excellent one
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5. period: the period of time when something appeared or began, or when somebody was born or flourished
  Depression-vintage furniture
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6. group sharing characteristics: a group of people or things that are similar or belong to the same period of time
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adjective |
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1. good for wine: produced from or characterized by a good harvest of grapes for wine-making, so that the wine does not have to be improved by blending with wine from another harvest
a vintage year
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2. of best: representing what is best or most characteristic of somebody or something
a vintage performance
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3. classic: recognized as being of high quality and lasting appeal
a series of vintage Laurel and Hardy comedies
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4. out of date: no longer fashionable or modern
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| [14th century. Alteration (influenced by vintner) of vendage< Old French vendange< Latin vindemia "grape-gathering" < vinum "wine" + demere "take away"] |
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| vin·tag·er noun |
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