potation

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Debilitated people, who have been unfortunately accustomed to great ingurgitation of spirituous potation, frequently part with a great quantity of water during the night, but with not more than usual in the day-time.

From Zoonomia, Vol. I Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Darwin, Erasmus

“Peace, woman, peace,” said the Dominie, who had gained courage by his potation.

From Jacob Faithful by Marryat, Frederick

The ceremony of welcome over, the business of the meeting began, and Massasoit, albeit a little incommoded by his strange potation, showed himself both dignified and friendly in his intentions.

From Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims by Austin, Jane G. (Jane Goodwin)

Thus, having swallowed the last possible morsel and washed it down with a fervent potation, Oloffe felt his heart yearning and his whole frame in a manner dilating with unbounded benevolence.

From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 8 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert

By way of a stronger potation, Rhenish wine was much to his taste.

From Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII by Morris, Charles