What does "sup" mean?
Sup: 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.
Additional senses
- 2.A small mouthful, as of liquor or broth; a little taken with the lips; a sip. Tom Thumb had got a little sup. Drayton.
- 3.To eat the evening meal; to take supper. I do entreat that we may sup together.
- 4.To treat with supper. [Obs.] Sup them well and look unto them all. Shak.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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