Associations to the word «Wassail»
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Wiktionary
WASSAIL, noun. A toast to health, usually at a festival.
WASSAIL, noun. The beverage served during a wassail, especially one made of ale or wine flavoured with spices, sugar, roasted apples, etc.
WASSAIL, noun. Revelry.
WASSAIL, noun. A festive or drinking song or glee.
WASSAIL, verb. (transitive) To toast, to drink to the health of another.
WASSAIL, verb. (intransitive) To drink wassail.
WASSAIL, verb. To go from house to house at Christmastime, singing carols.
Dictionary definition
WASSAIL, noun. A punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas.
WASSAIL, verb. Celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities; "The members of the wedding party made merry all night"; "Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!".
WASSAIL, verb. Propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year".
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