Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A cheese- or cider-press.
- noun [capitalized] One of the natural curiosities of Cornwall, England, which receives its name from a supposed resemblance to the wring or press used in squeezing the liquor from the cheese or alternate layers of pounded apples and straw from which cider is made.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word cheesewring.
Examples
-
Upon my carcase, neighbours, if I could only get out of this cheesewring, the damn women might eat the show for me!”
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.