DRINK

I. verb (drank; drunk or drank; ~ing) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English drincan; akin to Old High German trinkan to ~ Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. swallow , imbibe , to take in or suck up ; absorb , to take in or receive avidly, to join in a toast to , to bring to a specified state by ~ing alcoholic beverages , intransitive verb 1. to take liquid into the mouth for swallowing, to receive into one's consciousness, to partake of alcoholic beverages , to make or join in a toast , II. noun Date: before 12th century 1. a liquid suitable for swallowing, alcoholic beverages, a draft or portion of liquid, excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages , a sizable body of water