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wassail

The correct spelling is wassail.

How to pronounce wassail

/ˈwæsl/
noun

IPA: /ˈwæsl/

Say it like: Was-say-l

The correct spelling is wassail. A toast to health, usually on a festive occasion. For example: "The next morning he much regretted the gusto with which he had wassailed the night before."

Usage Examples

The next morning he much regretted the gusto with which he had wassailed the night before.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A toast to health, usually on a festive occasion.
  2. 2.The beverage served during a wassail, especially one made of ale or wine flavoured with spices, sugar, roasted apples, etc.
  3. 3.Revelry.
  4. 4.A festive or drinking song or glee.

verb

  1. 1.To toast, to drink to the health of another.
  2. 2.To drink wassail.
  3. 3.To go from house to house at Christmastime, singing carols.

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