(v. i.) To swallow anything liquid, for quenching thirst or other
purpose; to imbibe; to receive or partake of, as if in satisfaction of
thirst; as, to drink from a spring.
(v. i.) To quaff exhilarating or intoxicating liquors, in
merriment or feasting; to carouse; to revel; hence, to lake alcoholic
liquors to excess; to be intemperate in the /se of intoxicating or
spirituous liquors; to tipple.
(v. t.) To swallow (a liquid); to receive, as a fluid, into the
stomach; to imbibe; as, to drink milk or water.
(v. t.) To take in (a liquid), in any manner; to suck up; to
absorb; to imbibe.
(v. t.) To take in; to receive within one, through the senses; to
inhale; to hear; to see.
(v. t.) To smoke, as tobacco.
(n.) Liquid to be swallowed; any fluid to be taken into the
stomach for quenching thirst or for other purposes, as water, coffee,
or decoctions.
(n.) Specifically, intoxicating liquor; as, when drink is on, wit
is out.
