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Tipple

To drink spirituous or strong liquors habitually; to indulge in the frequent and improper used of spirituous liquors; especially, to drink frequently in small quantities, but without absolute drunkeness.

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Booze 76% connected

To drink greedily or immoderately, esp. alcoholic liquor; to tipple.

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Drink 76% connected

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…

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Fuddle 76% connected

To make foolish by drink; to cause to become intoxicated.

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Quaff 76% connected

To drink with relish; to drink copiously of; to swallow in large draughts.

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Bib 74% connected

A small piece of cloth worn by children over the breast, to protect the clothes.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Bib 74% connected

A small piece of cloth worn by children over the breast, to protect the clothes.

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Bib 92% connected

A small piece of cloth worn by children over the breast, to protect the clothes.

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Draft 92% connected

Pertaining to, or used for, drawing or pulling (as vehicles, loads, etc.). Same as Draught.

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Draught 92% connected

The act of drawing or pulling

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Potation 92% connected

The act of drinking.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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