potation

Example Sentences

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"Here, you fish!" he said, in the midst of Gad's potation.

From Cudjo's Cave by Trowbridge, J. T. (John Townsend)

“A vewy sensible obsawvation, fwiend Lucas!” said Swinton, inspired by a free potation of the widow’s choice wines.

From The Child Wife by Reid, Mayne

"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 Duncan, Sara Jeannette

While water was thus freely drunk, wine was not disregarded; but the various articles with which it was adulterated, must have rendered it any thing but a delectable potation according to our received ideas.

From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)

“Peace, woman, peace,” said the Dominie, who had gained courage by his potation.

From Jacob Faithful by Marryat, Frederick