wassail
11wassail — I. noun Etymology: Middle English wæs hæil, washayl, from Old Norse ves heill be well, from ves (imperativesingular of vera to be) + heill healthy more at was, whole Date: 12th century 1. an early English toast to someone s health 2. a hot drink… …
12wassail — [13] Wassail was borrowed from Old Norse ves heill, literally ‘be healthy’. This was a toast or salutation given when about to drink (much like English good health!). Ves was the imperative singular of vesa or vera ‘be’ (a relative of English was …
13wassail — was·sail || wÉ‘sl / wÉ’seɪl n. celebratory toast; celebratory party, feast; alcoholic beverages drunk at a celebration (especially mulled ale or wine) v. drink to the health of; drink or give a wassail …
14wassail — verb (I) old use to enjoy yourself eating and drinking at Christmas wassail noun (U) …
15wassail — [13] Wassail was borrowed from Old Norse ves heill, literally ‘be healthy’. This was a toast or salutation given when about to drink (much like English good health!). Ves was the imperative singular of vesa or vera ‘be’ (a relative of English was …
16wassail — n. & v. archaic n. 1 a festive occasion; a drinking bout. 2 a kind of liquor drunk on such an occasion. v.intr. make merry; celebrate with drinking etc. Phrases and idioms: wassail bowl (or cup) a bowl or cup from which healths were drunk, esp.… …
17Wassail bowl — Wassail Was sail, a. Of or pertaining to wassail, or to a wassail; convivial; as, a wassail bowl. Awassail candle, my lord, all tallow. Shak. [1913 Webster] {Wassail bowl}, a bowl in which wassail was mixed, and placed upon the table. Spiced… …
18Wassail cup — Wassail Was sail, a. Of or pertaining to wassail, or to a wassail; convivial; as, a wassail bowl. Awassail candle, my lord, all tallow. Shak. [1913 Webster] {Wassail bowl}, a bowl in which wassail was mixed, and placed upon the table. Spiced… …
19wassail bout — noun A carouse • • • Main Entry: ↑wassail …
20wassail cup — noun : wassail bowl * * * wassail bowl or wassail cup noun A bowl or cup used in wassailing • • • Main Entry: ↑wassail …
