Obs. [f. STEEL v. + BACK sb.] A name for Alicant wine, from its supposed property of strengthening the back.
[1609. Pimlyco, C 4 b. The fat lecherous Alligant, Whose Iuice repaires what Backes doe want.]
1633. C. Farewell, East-Ind. Colation, 48. Raysin Wine, almost of the colour of Alicant, or steelebacke.
