ˈbev(ə)rij, -ēj noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French bevrage, from beivre to drink, from Latin bibere — more at potable
1. : liquid for drinking ; especially : such liquid other than water (as tea, milk, fruit juice, beer) usually prepared (as by flavoring, heating, admixing) before being consumed
2. archaic : any of several prepared drinks: as
a. : a drink made by passing water through pressed grapes
b. : weak beer
c. : diluted cider
3. dialect Britain : a drink or drink money especially when exacted from someone wearing manifestly new clothes