posset
a drink made of hot milk curdled with ale, wine, or the like, often sweetened and spiced.
Origin of posset
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How to use posset in a sentence
And two or three possets to be eaten: May I not put in that, madam?
Dryden's Works Vol. 3 (of 18) | John DrydenI canna pay for possets an' puddins recommended by auld wives; an' a doctor is far ayont my degree or ability.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX | Alexander LeightonThe mystery of her is taking the flesh off my bones, and I can only get sleep by taking strong possets, Mre Malheur!
The Golden Dog | William KirbyAt the poorest dwelling there were possets and cakes, joking and dancing, sugared saints and gilded Jsus.
A Dog of Flanders | Louisa de la Ram, AKA uidaCousin Euphrasia overheard the admission and recommended the quiet of up stairs, drawn curtains and possets.
The Quickening | Francis Lynde
British Dictionary definitions for posset
/ (ˈpɒsɪt) /
a drink of hot milk curdled with ale, beer, etc, flavoured with spices, formerly used as a remedy for colds
Origin of posset
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