posset

pos·set

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Definitions of posset word

noun posset a drink made of hot milk curdled with ale, wine, or the like, often sweetened and spiced. 1
noun posset a drink of hot milk curdled with ale, beer, etc, flavoured with spices, formerly used as a remedy for colds 0
noun posset a hot drink made of milk curdled as with ale or wine, usually spiced and sweetened 0

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English poshote, possot < ?

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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