Alec Wood wrote:

> On Wed, 17 Dec 2003, Charles H wrote:
>
> > I read somewhere that the name scrumpy originated from the use of
> > scrumps (windfalls, etc) for making cider, however I don't have a
> > reference handy.
>
> According to the OED, a "scrump" is "Anything withered or dried up; spec.,
> a withered or stunted apple." "Scrumpy" is given as "Rough cider, made
> from small or unselected apples. Also attrib. in scrumpy cider."
>
> Cheers,
> Alec

Thanks. Nice to know I can remember things with a slight degree of
accuracy.

--
charles

"Once ... in the wilds of Afghanistan, I lost my corkscrew, and we were
forced to live on nothing but food and water for days."
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