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Wassail

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

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Manner of action 4

Carouse 76% connected

A large draught of liquor.

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Give 76% connected

To bestow without receiving a return; to confer without compensation; to impart, as a possession; to grant, as authority or permission; to yield up o…

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Riot 76% connected

Wanton or unrestrained behavior; uproar; tumult.

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Roister 76% connected

To bluster; to swagger; to bully; to be bold, noisy, vaunting, or turbulent.

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Celebrate 76% connected

To extol or honor in a solemn manner; as, to celebrate the name of the Most High.

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Fete 76% connected

A feat.

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Honor 76% connected

Esteem due or paid to worth; high estimation; respect; consideration; reverence; veneration; manifestation of respect or reverence.

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Honour 76% connected

a woman's virtue or chastity

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Punch 76% connected

A beverage composed of wine or distilled liquor, water (or milk), sugar, and the juice of lemon, with spice or mint; -- specifically named from the k…

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Reward 76% connected

To give in return, whether good or evil; -- commonly in a good sense; to requite; to recompense; to repay; to compensate.

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Wassailer 74% connected

One who drinks wassail; one who engages in festivity, especially in drinking; a reveler.

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Wassailer 74% connected

One who drinks wassail; one who engages in festivity, especially in drinking; a reveler.

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Booze 72% connected

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

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Drink 72% 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 72% connected

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

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Synonym 6

Drink 92% 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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Pledge 92% connected

The transfer of possession of personal property from a debtor to a creditor as security for a debt or engagement; also, the contract created between…

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Racket 92% connected

A thin strip of wood, having the ends brought together, forming a somewhat elliptical hoop, across which a network of catgut or cord is stretched. It…

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Revel 92% connected

See Reveal.

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Salute 92% connected

To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.

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Toast 92% connected

To dry and brown by the heat of a fire; as, to toast bread.

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