potation

Example Sentences

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The ceremony of welcome over, the business of the meeting began, and Massasoit, albeit a little incommoded by his strange potation, showed himself both dignified and friendly in his intentions.

From Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims by Austin, Jane G. (Jane Goodwin)

And what have we to do in our circle with this diplomatic, sober potation, this Champagne?

From The Pictures; The Betrothing Novels by Thirlwall, Connop

Everybody pledged the patriarch's health in the creamy potation except myself.

From The Secret of a Happy Home (1896) by Harland, Marion

“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 "Thumbo-rig" above might mean either a new potation or a new dance.

From Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas by Lever, Charles James