wassail - Meaning in Konkani

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wassail - Meaning in Konkani

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Definitions and Meaning of wassail in English

wassail noun

1. a punch made of sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples; especially at Christmas

wassail verb

1. propose a toast to

   Synonyms

   drink, pledge, salute, toast

   Examples

   • "Let us toast the birthday girl!"
   • "Let's drink to the New Year"
2. celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities

   Synonyms

   jollify, make happy, make merry, make whoopie, racket, revel, whoop it up

   Examples

   • "Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!"
   • "The members of the wedding party made merry all night"

Description

Wassail is a beverage made from hot mulled cider, ale, or wine and spices, drunk traditionally as an integral part of wassailing, an ancient English Yuletide drinking ritual and salutation either involved in door-to-door charity-giving or used to ensure a good harvest the following year.

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