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quadruple scull
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quaff
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quaff

quaff [ kwof ]


transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle quaffed, present participle quaff·ing, 3rd person present singular quaffs)
Definition:
 
drink quickly or heartily: to drink something in large gulps or with great enjoyment



noun  (plural quaffs)
Definition:
 
hearty drink: a long deep drink

[Early 16th century. Origin ?]

quaff·er noun
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