sup Definition

sup¹
verb supped, supping

1. To drink in small mouthfuls.
2. colloq
To drink (alcohol).

noun

1. A small quantity, especially of something liquid; a sip.

Example: put a wee sup of brandy in the coffee

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon supan.

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sup²
verb

supped, supping
1. old use
To eat supper; to eat for supper.
Form: sup off something (often)
Form: sup on something

Etymology: 13c: from French soper to take supper.