[79]  Mead is a fermented alcoholic drink. It is known to have been around for the last 9000 years, according to archaeological findings.

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      For a recipes from 1669: 'Whereby is Discovered Several ways for making of Metheglin, Sider, Cherry-Wine, &c. together with Excellent Directions for Cookery: As also for Preserving, Conserving, Candying, &c. First edition, London, 1669'