■ noun
1》 a sour liquid containing acetic acid, obtained by fermenting dilute alcoholic liquids, typically wine, cider, or beer, and used as a condiment or for pickling.
2》 sour or peevish behaviour.
Derivatives
~ish adjective
~y adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr. vyn egre , based on L. vinum 'wine' + acer 'sour'.