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December 10, 2007
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Tuesday, 11th December 2007 : Today's Word is ...

Quaff



( Verb & Noun )



{transitive and intransitive verb : past and past participle - quaffed : present participle - quaffing : 3rd person present singular - quaffs}


Pronunciation : kwof


1. to drink something in large gulps or with great enjoyment

2. a long deep drink


Etymology:


Origin unknown


Synonyms:


drink, swig, gulp down, guzzle, put away, knock back, throw back, swallow down, swill, imbibe


Antonyms:


percolate, ooze


Contextual Examples:


Quaff, oh quaff this kind nepenthe and forget this lost Lenore.

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