quaff

Definition

To drink or imbibe with vigour or relish; to drink copiously; to swallow in large draughts.

Etymology

Uncertain. Suggestions include connection with Old Irish cuäch (“cup, goblet, bowl; cauldron, large vessel; bowl, cup”) (whence Scots quaich, queff). The noun is derived from the verb.

Example Sentences

• "I can't believe you quaffed four pints of beer and could still drive!"
• "Please ye we may contrive this afternoon, / And quaff carouses to our mistress' health"
• "They eat, they drink, and in communion sweet Quaff immortality and joy […]"