wassail
/ˈwæsl//ˈwɑseɪl/
noun
- 1
A toast to health, usually on a festive occasion.
- 2
The beverage served during a wassail, especially one made of ale or wine flavoured with spices, sugar, roasted apples, etc.
- 3
Revelry.
- 4
A festive or drinking song or glee.
verb
- 1
To toast, to drink to the health of another.
“The next morning he much regretted the gusto with which he had wassailed the night before.”
- 2
To drink wassail.
- 3
To go from house to house at Christmastime, singing carols.
Synonyms
Translate “wassail” to another language
Click any language to open the translator with this word already filled in.