Meaning of POTATION
| Pronunciation: | | pow'teyshun
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- [n] the act of drinking (especially an alcoholic drink)
- [n] a serving of drink (usually alcoholic)
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| | Synonyms: | | draft, draught, tipple |
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| | See Also: | | drink, drinking, imbibing, imbibition, quaff | |
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| | Definition: | | \Po*ta"tion\, n. [L. potatio, fr. potare. See
{Potable}.]
1. The act of drinking. --Jer. Taylor.
2. A draught. ``Potations pottle deep.'' --Shak.
3. Drink; beverage. ``Thin potations.'' --Shak.
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