archaic. : a variety of apple the flavor of which is said to be improved by drying.

What does an apple John mean?

n. 1. A kind of apple which by keeping becomes much withered; - called also Johnapple.

What does Dankish mean in Shakespeare?

dankish (adj.) dank, damp, humid. Headword location(s) SHAKESPEARE'S WORDS © 2020 DAVID CRYSTAL & BEN CRYSTAL.