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posset

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Posset (noun) means a hot drink made from milk curdled with something strong, such as wine.

noun
1
A hot drink made from milk curdled with something strong, such as wine.
2
Milk that a baby has brought up after feeding.
3
A creamy, pudding-like dessert made with sugar and flavourings such as lemon.
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Etymology

Came from Middle English posset, possot, possate, poshet, posthot, of unclear origin; it may derive from Welsh posel, and a link to Latin pōsca (medieval/dialectal poscada) has also been suggested.

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What is the meaning of posset?
"posset" (noun) means a hot drink made from milk curdled with something strong, such as wine.
What are the different meanings of posset?
"posset" has 3 main meanings: 1. A hot drink made from milk curdled with something strong, such as wine; 2. Milk that a baby has brought up after feeding; 3. A creamy, pudding-like dessert made with sugar and flavourings such as lemon.
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