quaff
quaff · quaffs
The act of quaffing; a deep draughtThe act of quaffing; a deep draught.
UK/kwɒf/US/kwɑf/
Meaning
1 sensesThe act of quaffing; a deep draught.
More definitions
- a hearty draft
Origin
Uncertain. Suggestions include connection with Old Irish cuäch (“cup, goblet, bowl; cauldrUncertain. Suggestions include connection with Old Irish cuäch (“cup, goblet, bowl; cauldron, large vessel; bowl, cup”) (whence Scots quaich, queff). The noun is derived from the verb.
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