Definition of quaff

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quaff    (kwf, kwf, kwôf) KEY  

VERB:
quaffed , quaff·ing , quaffs
VERB:
tr.

To drink (a beverage) heartily: quaffed the ale with gusto.

VERB:
intr.

To drink a liquid heartily: quaffed from the spring.

NOUN:

A hearty draft of liquid.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Origin unknown

OTHER FORMS:
quaffer (Noun)

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