potation

• Существительное, обозначающее порцию напитка, обычно алкогольного, налитого из бочонка, или акт питья, особенно алкогольного напитка.

A noun referring to a serving of drink, typically alcoholic, drawn from a keg, or the act of drinking, especially an alcoholic beverage.

1. A serving of drinkC2formal

   A serving of a beverage, typically an alcoholic one, drawn from a container such as a keg.

   Порция напитка

   • He ordered a potation of ale from the barkeep.
   • The tavern keeper drew a fresh potation from the cask.
   • Each guest was offered a potation of mead.

   Synonymsdraftdraught

2. The act of drinkingC2formal

   The action of drinking, especially an alcoholic beverage.

   Питьё

   • After a long day, he engaged in a quiet potation.
   • Their evening potation was a cherished ritual.
   • The feast was accompanied by much potation and merriment.

   Synonymsdrinkingimbibingswilling