raisin Meaning, Definition & Usage

Rai"sin noun

Etymology

F. raisin grape, raisin, L. racemus cluster of grapes or berries; cf. Gr. , , berry, grape. Cf. Raceme.

Definitions

1. A grape, or a bunch of grapes. Obs. Cotgrave.
2. A grape dried in the sun or by artificial heat. Dp. Prior.