Drink

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·vt To smoke, as tobacco.

II. Drink ·noun Specifically, intoxicating liquor; as, when drink is on, wit is out.

III. Drink ·vt To take in (a liquid), in any manner; to suck up; to Absorb; to Imbibe.

IV. Drink ·vt To swallow (a liquid); to receive, as a fluid, into the stomach; to Imbibe; as, to drink milk or water.

V. Drink ·noun Liquid to be swallowed; any fluid to be taken into the stomach for quenching thirst or for other purposes, as water, coffee, or decoctions.

VI. Drink ·vt To take in; to receive within one, through the senses; to Inhale; to Hear; to See.

VII. Drink ·vi To swallow anything liquid, for quenching thirst or other purpose; to Imbibe; to receive or partake of, as if in satisfaction of thirst; as, to drink from a spring.

VIII. Drink ·vi To quaff exhilarating or intoxicating liquors, in merriment or feasting; to Carouse; to Revel; hence, to lake alcoholic liquors to excess; to be intemperate in the /se of intoxicating or spirituous liquors; to Tipple.

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