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Meaning of 'wassail' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Wassail [ a.]
- Of or pertaining to wassail, or to a wassail; convivial; as, a wassail bowl.
2 . Wassail [ n.]
- An ancient expression of good wishes on a festive occasion, especially in drinking to some one.
- An occasion on which such good wishes are expressed in drinking; a drinking bout; a carouse.
- The liquor used for a wassail; esp., a beverage formerly much used in England at Christmas and other festivals, made of ale (or wine) flavored with spices, sugar, toast, roasted apples, etc.; -- called also lamb's wool.
- A festive or drinking song or glee.
3 . Wassail [ v. i.]
- To hold a wassail; to carouse.

Meaning of 'wassail' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . wassail [ v]
Meaning (1):
- propose a toast to
Example in sentence:
  • Let us toast the birthday girl!;
  • Let's drink to the New Year
Meaning (2):
- celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
Example in sentence:
  • Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!;
  • The members of the wedding party made merry all night

Nearby Words:

was wase wash wash-off washable washboard washbowl washdish washed washen

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