potation

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We tried to make a palatable potation from some of our milk chocolate, reserved for the higher work and labelled, “For eating only.”

From The Ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley) A Narrative of the First Complete Ascent of the Highest Peak in North America by Stuck, Hudson

"The influenza is stronger," replied Mrs. Portheris oracularly, and finished her second potation.

From A Voyage of Consolation (being in the nature of a sequel to the experiences of 'An American girl in London') by Duncan, Sara Jeannette

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

From Jacob Faithful by Marryat, Frederick

And what have we to do in our circle with this diplomatic, sober potation, this Champagne?

From The Pictures; The Betrothing Novels by Thirlwall, Connop

But I suspect the water forms the best part of the potation.

From Fred Markham in Russia The Boy Travellers in the Land of the Czar by Landells, R. T.