POTATION


Meaning of POTATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pō-ˈtā-shən ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English potacioun, from Anglo-French potation, from Latin potation-, potatio act of drinking, from potare to drink — more at potable

Date: 15th century

1. : a usually alcoholic drink or brew

2. : the act or an instance of drinking or inhaling ; also : the portion taken in one such act

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.