quaff

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Etymology[edit]

Attested since the mid 16th century, of uncertain origin. Suggestions include connection with Irish Gaelic cauch (cup) (whence Scots quaich, queff). The noun is derived from the verb, since the later 16th century.

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Verb[edit]

quaff (third-person singular simple present quaffs, present participle quaffing, simple past and past participle quaffed)

  1. To drink or imbibe, especially with vigour.

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Noun[edit]

quaff (plural quaffs)

  1. The act of quaffing, a deep draught.

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