noun
posset
Posset (noun) means a beverage composed of hot milk curdled by some strong infusion, such as wine.
noun
1
A beverage composed of hot milk curdled by some strong infusion, such as wine.
2
A baby's vomit, comprising curdled milk.
3
A pudding-like food composed of cream, sugar, and other flavorings, such as lemon.
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Etymology
From Middle English posset, possot, possate, poshet, posthot, of unclear origin. Perhaps from Welsh posel. A connection to Latin pōsca (medieval/dialectal poscada) has also been suggested.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of posset?
"posset" (noun) means a beverage composed of hot milk curdled by some strong infusion, such as wine.
What are the different meanings of posset?
"posset" has 3 main meanings: 1. A beverage composed of hot milk curdled by some strong infusion, such as wine; 2. A baby's vomit, comprising curdled milk; 3. A pudding-like food composed of cream, sugar, and other flavorings, such as lemon.