Quaff

Definition of quaff:

part of speech: verb

To drink in large draughts.

part of speech: noun

QUAFFER.

part of speech: verb

To drink or swallow in large quantities.

part of speech: verb

To drink largely.

Usage examples for quaff:

• Such hospitality, though unquestionably sincere, and kindly meant, it was far better to decline than accept; for it was much the same as if Death, in the hearty tone of good- fellowship, had pressed us to quaff another cup and spend the night under his roof. "Journal of an African Cruiser", Horatio Bridge.

• Jules and Jaques will hereafter quaff many a petit verre to their own heroism; and many a story will they inflict upon their long- suffering friends redounding to their own special glory. "Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris", Henry Labouchère.