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wassail

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1. wassail - Noun

2. wassail - Adjective

3. wassail - Verb

Meaning

An ancient expression of good wishes on a festive occasion, especially in drinking to some one.

An occasion on which such good wishes are expressed in drinking; a drinking bout; a carouse.

The liquor used for a wassail; esp., a beverage formerly much used in England at Christmas and other festivals, made of ale (or wine) flavored with spices, sugar, toast, roasted apples, etc.; -- called also lamb's wool.

Of or pertaining to wassail, or to a wassail; convivial; as, a wassail bowl.

To hold a wassail; to carouse.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Let us toast the birthday girl! Source: Internet

Let's drink to the New Year Source: Internet

The members of the wedding party made merry all night Source: Internet

Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone! Source: Internet

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