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   was·sail

   /ˈwäsəl/

   noun

   • 1. spiced ale or mulled wine drunk during celebrations for Twelfth Night and Christmas Eve: "a mighty bowl of wassail in which the apples were hissing and bubbling"
   • ▪ lively and noisy festivities involving the drinking of plentiful amounts of alcohol; revelry: "I arrived in Eastcheap, that ancient region of wit and wassail"

   verb

   • 1. drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way: "he feasted and wassailed with his warriors"
   • 2. go from house to house at Christmas singing carols: "here we go a-wassailing"

   Word Origin Middle Englishwæs hæil ‘be in (good) health!’: from Old Norse ves heill (compare with hail2). The drinking formula wassail (and the reply drinkhail ‘drink good health’) were probably introduced by Danish-speaking inhabitants of England, and then spread, so that by the 12th century the usage was considered by the Normans to be characteristic of Englishmen.

   Derivatives

   • 1. wassailer noun

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2. mishaelabbott.com › article › wassailing-twelfth-night-traditionsWassailing │ Twelfth Night traditions (2024)

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   1 day ago · Written bySally-Anne HuxtableFormer head curator, National TrustExpert curatedJump toWhat is wassailing?Why wassail?Wassailing in songWassail bowls: from suppression to resurgenceYou might also be interested inWassailing is a Twelfth Night tradition with pagan roots and has been practised in Britain...

3. www.howtopronounce.com › wassailHow to pronounce wassail | HowToPronounce.com

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   Jun 29, 2024 · Pronunciation of wassail with 2 audio pronunciations, 15 synonyms, 1 meaning, 5 translations and more for wassail.

4. deepsouthmag.com › 2016/12/13 › here-we-go-a-wassailingHere We Go a Wassailing - Deep South Magazine

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   Jun 25, 2024 · Originally, wassail served as a greeting when presenting a cup of wine to a friend or guest or as a toast to someone’s health. In one word you could welcome, serve and celebrate your guest.

5. mishaelabbott.com › article › wassail-a-brief-history-recipeWassail! A Brief History, Recipe & Invitation - Fruition Seeds...

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   2 days ago · I grew up caroling on doorsteps of strangers and friends alike, delighting in the two boisterous wassail songs we knew among the countless beloved melodies of the season. As I’ve grown older, I’ve grown curious about my cultural roots (largely Polish, English and Scottish) and their food, song and o...

6. mishaelabbott.com › article › traditions-wassailing-throughTraditions - Wassailing through History (2024)

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   Jul 1, 2024 · As traditional and familiar as most any English Christmas carol, the song is among the season's more anachronistic, an evocation of a holiday custom that pretty much puzzles modern celebrants: wassailing.

7. bennvoyagee.com › article › super-simple-traditional-wassailSuper Simple Traditional Wassail Recipe (2024)

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   Jun 20, 2024 · Home » Super Simple Traditional Wassail RecipeLast Updated on January 3, 2024 by Michele TrippleThis post contains affiliate links. If you click and buy we may make a commission, at no additional charge to you.

8. thinkzion.com › article › the-best-wassail-recipe-so-easyThe Best Wassail Recipe: So Easy - Feeding Your Fam (2024)

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   6 days ago · Home » Appetizers » Wassail RecipeByFeeding Your Fam December 4, 2019November 2, 2022 5 CommentsAs an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases. Jump to RecipePinShareTweetThis Wassail Recipe is a delicious warm drink made up of apple cider, orange jui...