Drink
- Drink
- Drink Drink, n.
1. Liquid to be swallowed; any fluid to be taken into the
stomach for quenching thirst or for other purposes, as
water, coffee, or decoctions.
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Give me some drink, Titinius. --Shak.
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2. Specifically, intoxicating liquor; as, when drink is on,
wit is out.
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{Drink money}, or {Drink penny}, an allowance, or perquisite,
given to buy drink; a gratuity.
{Drink offering} (Script.), an offering of wine, etc., in the
Jewish religious service.
{In drink}, drunk. ``The poor monster's in drink.'' --Shak.
{Strong drink}, intoxicating liquor; esp., liquor containing
a large proportion of alcohol. `` Wine is a mocker, strong
drink is raging.'' --Prov. xx. 1.
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