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# potation

noun (a potation, potations)

«potation» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (old, formal) A drink, especially an alcoholic drink.
2. (old) The act of drinking.

### In the lessons

An old word in older books, often used for comedy: long potations at an inn. Today say «drink».

### Examples

- After his long potations, the squire fell asleep.
- The innkeeper served potations to the travellers.
- The old book describes great potations at the feast.
- Potations of ale were common in the Middle Ages.
- The men grew noisy after their potations.
- Avoid strong potations, said the doctor.

### Note

Old word; not «potato».