applejohn means A variety of apple which can be kept for a long period, gradually becoming dry and withered; known today as the French crab. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 92 out of 100.
Etymology
From apple + John, possibly from the fact that it can be eaten on St. John's Day, June 24th, of the year after it was picked.
noun
- A variety of apple which can be kept for a long period, gradually becoming dry and withered; known today as the French crab.“What the devil hast thou brought there? apple-johns? / thou knowest Sir John cannot endure an apple-john.”