potation
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What species o' sma' potation does he deal in?
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume I Historical, Traditionary, and Imaginative by Various
Though there are passages here and there which may be read with satisfaction, there is not enough unity and connection between the different parts, and the humor is generally but a thin potation.
From The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 by Various
The "Thumbo-rig" above might mean either a new potation or a new dance.
From Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas by Charles James Lever
"The influenza is stronger," replied Mrs. Portheris oracularly, and finished her second potation.
From A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') by Sara Jeannette Duncan
“Peace, woman, peace,” said the Dominie, who had gained courage by his potation.
From Jacob Faithful by Frederick Marryat
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