English Dictionary: supping | by the DICT Development Group |
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Sup \Sup\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Supped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Supping}.] [OE. soupen to drink, AS. s[?]pan; akin to D. zuipen, G. saufen, OHG. s[?]fan, Icel. s[?]pa, Sw. supa, Dan. s[94]be. Cf. {Sip}, {Sop}, {Soup}, {Supper}.] To take into the mouth with the lips, as a liquid; to take or drink by a little at a time; to sip. There I'll sup Balm and nectar in my cup. --Crashaw. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Supping \Sup"ping\, n. 1. The act of one who sups; the act of taking supper. 2. That which is supped; broth. [Obs.] --Holland. |