Quaff

Definition

To drink a beverage, especially an alcoholic one, heartily, copiously, or in large gulps with evident enjoyment and enthusiasm.

Example Usage

The knights gathered in the hall to quaff ale and celebrate their victory.

Origin

First recorded in the early 1500s; exact origin is unknown, though it may be related to Dutch or Low German drinking terminology.

Fun Fact

Quaff has an archaic, old-fashioned literary quality to it and is rarely used in modern everyday conversation, making it popular in fantasy and historical fiction.

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