toast
The origin and history of toast.
Etymology
From Middle English tost — the "salute with a drink" sense grew from an old custom of flavoring a drink with a piece of spiced toast, later applied instead to the person being honored.
The origin and history of toast.
From Middle English tost — the "salute with a drink" sense grew from an old custom of flavoring a drink with a piece of spiced toast, later applied instead to the person being honored.
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