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Tuesday, 11th December 2007 : Today's Word is ...
Quaff
( Verb & Noun )
{transitive and intransitive verb : past and past participle - quaffed : present participle - quaffing : 3rd person present singular - quaffs}
Pronunciation : kwof
1. to drink something in large gulps or with great enjoyment
2. a long deep drink
Etymology:
Origin unknown
Synonyms:
drink, swig, gulp down, guzzle, put away, knock back, throw back, swallow down, swill, imbibe
Antonyms:
percolate, ooze
Contextual Examples:
� Quaff, oh quaff this kind nepenthe and forget this lost Lenore.
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