Copus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Copus is a noun meaning A drink of ale mixed with spices, and varied by spirits, wines, etc.
Meaning
A drink of ale mixed with spices, and varied by spirits, wines, etc.
Example Sentences
We beg you would not stand fiddling about it, but be married forthwith, and then take chaise, and come […] all the way to Cambridge […] for our copuses and Welsh rabbits are impatient for you.
PORSON, Whose very name conjures up the spirits of ten thousand wits, holding both sides, over a copus of Trinity ale and a classical pun, would not only frequently “steal a few hours from the night,” but see out both lights and liquids, and seem none the worse for the carouse.
Word Forms
- copuses
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beaker, beerpot, noggin, poculum, coop, stoup.
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