posset
posset · possets
A beverage composed of hot milk curdled by some strong infusion, such as wineA beverage composed of hot milk curdled by some strong infusion, such as wine.
UK/ˈpɒsɪt/US/ˈpɑsɪt/
Meaning
3 sensesA beverage composed of hot milk curdled by some strong infusion, such as wine.
sweet spiced hot milk curdled with ale or beer
A baby's vomit, comprising curdled milk.
A pudding-like food composed of cream, sugar, and other flavorings, such as lemon.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Middle English posset, possot, possate, poshet, posthot, of unclear origin. Perhaps fFrom Middle English posset, possot, possate, poshet, posthot, of unclear origin. Perhaps from Welsh posel. A connection to Latin pōsca (medieval/dialectal poscada) has also been suggested.
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