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Meaning of "posset" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD POSSET

Poshoote, of unknown origin.
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PRONUNCIATION OF POSSET

posset  [ˈpɒsɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POSSET

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Posset is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES POSSET MEAN IN ENGLISH?

posset

Posset

A posset was a British hot drink of milk curdled with wine or ale, often spiced, which was popular from medieval times to the 19th century. The word is mainly used nowadays for a related dessert similar to syllabub. In the Middle Ages, it was used as a cold and flu remedy and was more of a drink than a mousse. To make the drink, milk was heated to a boil, then mixed with wine or ale, which curdled it, and the mixture was usually spiced. It was considered a specific remedy for some minor illnesses, such as a cold, and a general remedy for others, as even today people drink hot milk to help them get to sleep.

Definition of posset in the English dictionary

The definition of posset in the dictionary is a drink of hot milk curdled with ale, beer, etc, flavoured with spices, formerly used as a remedy for colds.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POSSET


basset
ˈbæsɪt
bosset
ˈbɒsɪt
corset
ˈkɔːsɪt
cosset
ˈkɒsɪt
deficit
ˈdɛfɪsɪt
Dorset
ˈdɔːsɪt
elicit
ɪˈlɪsɪt
explicit
ɪkˈsplɪsɪt
facet
ˈfæsɪt
faucet
ˈfɔːsɪt
Fawcett
ˈfɔːsɪt
illicit
ɪˈlɪsɪt
implicit
ɪmˈplɪsɪt
lancet
ˈlɑːnsɪt
Osset
ˈɒsɪt
paraglossate
ˌpærəˈɡlɒsɪt
sit
sɪt
solicit
səˈlɪsɪt
Somerset
ˈsʌməsɪt
transit
ˈtrænsɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POSSET

possessable
possessed
possessedly
possessedness
possession
possession order
possessional
possessionary
possessionate
possessionless
possessions
possessive
possessive adjective
possessive pronoun
possessively
possessiveness
possessor
possessorship
possessory
possibilism

WORDS THAT END LIKE POSSET

asset
Beit Knesset
chargeable asset
cresset
gusset
Knesset
misset
Musset
Ortega y Gasset
russet
tasset
wasting asset

Synonyms and antonyms of posset in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «posset» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POSSET

Find out the translation of posset to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of posset from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «posset» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

posset
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

posset
570 millions of speakers

English

posset
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फट जाना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

posset
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

поссет
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

posset
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আমীক্ষা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bavaroise
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Posset
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

posset
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

posset
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

posset
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bisa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đồ uống nóng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கோதுமையில் இருந்து வடித்தெடுக்கப்பட்ட மது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शक्य होऊ शकते
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

posset
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Posset
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Posset
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

поссет
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

posset
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

posset
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

posset
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

posset
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

posset
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of posset

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POSSET»

The term «posset» is normally little used and occupies the 109.452 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POSSET» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about posset

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POSSET»

Discover the use of posset in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to posset and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Oxford Night Caps: Being a Collection of Receipts for Making ...
have a Posset at the latter end of a sea coal fire." And Sir John Suckling, who died in 1641, says in one of his poems, " In came the bridesmaids with the Posset ." Dr. Johnson describes posset to be milk curdled with wine and other acids; we  ...
Richard Cook (of Oxford.), 1871
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Speculum Humanae Salvationis: le plus ancient monument de la ...
Clxxx milia hominum Vel posset vos interficere per mortem subitaneam Sicut olim interfecit filios (iude) her et onan Vel posset vos omnes interficere per gladium angelicum Sicut sub dauid interfecit maximum populum Vel omnes posset vos in  ...
Jean Philibert Berjeau, 1861
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4 offprints on antiquities
NOTICE OF AN EARLY POSSET POT. By PROFESSOR WESTWOOD. "The accompanying engraving represents a Posset Pot in my possession, which will probably be considered as sufficiently interesting to warrant its being- brought before ...
John Obadiah Westwood, 1871
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Observations on the Popular Antiquities of Great Britain: ...
I find this called the Benediction Posset.1 The custom of eating a posset at going to bed seems to have prevailed generally among our ancestors. The Tobacconist , in the Wandering Jew telling Fortunes to English Men, 1640, p. 20, says: "And ...
John Brand, Sir Henry Ellis, James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps, 1854
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Nurturing Yesterday's Child: A Portrayal of the Drake ...
Posset was a popular supper dish, recommended for the sick and considered suitable for babies as well. It is what today we call a custard, highly flavoured with wine (sack or ale) and spices. Compilation of a number of recipes dating from ...
Mary Spaulding, Penny Welch, 1994
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Marcus Marulus and the Biblia Latina of 1489: An Approach to ...
Posset, Franz. 'John Bugenhagen and the Commajohanneum', Concordia Theological Quarterly 49 (1985) 245-251. Posset, Franz, “Marulus, Marcus', in Biographisch—Bibliographisches Kirchenlexileon (2011). Posset, Franz. “ Marulus ...
Franz Posset, 2013
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Observations on Popular Antiquities: Chiefly Illustrating ...
0) The custom of eating a posset at going to bed seems to have prevailed generally among our ancestors. The Tobacconist, in " The Wandering Jew telling Fortunes to English Men," 4to. Lond. 1640, p. 20, says: "And at my going to bed, this is ...
John Brand, Sir Henry Ellis, 1841
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Popular Antiquities
20, says: "And at my going to bed, this is my posset.'' Skinner derives the word from the French poser, reaidere, to settle; because, when the milk breaks, the cheesy parts, being heavier, subside. " Nobis proprie designat lac calidum infuso vino ...
J. Brand, 1841
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Observations on the Popular Antiquities of Great Britain: ...
I The custom of eating a posset at going to bed seems to have prevailed generally among our ancestors. The Tobacconist, in the Wandering Jew telling Fortunes to English Men, 1640, p. 20, says: “And at my going to bed, this is my posset.
John Brand, Henry Ellis, James Orchard Halliwell-Phillipps, 1854
10
A History of Northumberland: Ancient records and historical ...
pellato p Johem de Matefenne pbatorë xij s. ut posset replegiari tëpe R- nüc Et de Hug' Carnifice de Corbrigg' appett p eund Johem xij m' p eod tpe Br nüc Et de Martino de Slaveley x s. & tam' qñ id Mar- tinus vëit coram eod appett dix' qdnüq'  ...
John Hodgson, John Hodgson-Hinde, 1820

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POSSET»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term posset is used in the context of the following news items.
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REVEALED: Top 10 restaurants in Tonbridge
The desserts were super, loved the Lemon posset. It was quite quiet but was a Monday mid day so not really surprising. Would definitely go ... «Kent and Sussex Courier, Jul 15»
2
Going round for dinner in the sky
... lucky enough to get a seat over the next fortnight will sample a set menu that includes roasted hake, cauliflower veloute and lemon posset. «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
FOOD REVIEW: Linthwaite House Hotel
From the dessert menu we ordered one of each again: lemon posset with elderflower jelly and pistachio and lavender ice cream; vanilla ... «NW Evening Mail, Jul 15»
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The White Onion, London, review
In texture and in its cute, pastel-shaded appearance, it reminded me of a sundae or posset. In taste, it was lovely, combining luxuriousness with ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
5
Cooking competition for Cranleigh's budding chefs
Greg started well, preparing his dessert of lemon posset and getting it into the fridge. Lex had a couple of changes of heart but settled on burger ... «West Sussex County Times, Jul 15»
6
RECIPE with ANDY SEWELL: Lemon posset with summer berries
THIS IS a wonderful zesty and creamy dessert perfect for those summer barbecues. Lemon possets have been around since medieval times ... «Torquay Herald Express, Jul 15»
7
The Fascinating Histories Behind 9 of Your Favorite Foods
While culinary historians debate its exact lineage, most agree eggnog originated from the early medieval Britain “posset,” a hot, milky, ale-like ... «TIME, Jul 15»
8
Practice your English -- Dispelling this cuisine's bad rep
Customers also enjoy sweet, citrusy lemon posset, which falls “between a mousse and an American pudding.” “It's made with heavy cream, ... «The Mercury, Jul 15»
9
Restaurant Review: Parky's Bistro in Milnsbridge
Now this is why it should be obligatory to leave room as it includes lemon posset with raspberry sorbet, brandy snap basket filled with mixed ... «Huddersfield Examiner, Jul 15»
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REVIEW: The Plough, Alnwick, Northumberland
I chose the posset (£5.95). It arrived on one of those chunky wooden boards that are all the rage these days. The lemon posset was both zingy ... «Shields Gazette, Jul 15»

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