Quaff
Definition of quaff:
part of speech: verb
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:
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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.