potation

• Nom désignant une boisson, généralement alcoolisée, en particulier une quantité versée d'un tonneau, ou l'action de boire, surtout un alcool.

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.

   Une rasade

   • 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.

   Synonymesdraftdraught

2. The act of drinkingC2formal

   The action of drinking, especially an alcoholic beverage.

   Action de boire

   • 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.

   Synonymesdrinkingimbibingswilling