n.
Pronunciation: ' wä-s ə l also wä- ' s ā l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English wæs hæil, washayl, from Old Norse ves heill be well, from ves (imper. singular of vera to be) + heill healthy ― more at WAS , WHOLE
Date: 12th century
1 : an early English toast to someone's health
2 : a hot drink that is made with wine, beer, or cider, spices, sugar, and usually baked apples and is traditionally served in a large bowl especially at Christmastime
3 : riotous drinking : REVELRY