wassail
Pronunciation:
/ˈwæsl//ˈwɑseɪl/noun
Definitions
A toast to health, usually on a festive occasion.
The beverage served during a wassail, especially one made of ale or wine flavoured with spices, sugar, roasted apples, etc.
Revelry.
A festive or drinking song or glee.
verb
Definitions
To toast, to drink to the health of another.
Example: The next morning he much regretted the gusto with which he had wassailed the night before.
To drink wassail.
To go from house to house at Christmastime, singing carols.