4 entries under this word

Sup

Sŭp, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. [imp. & p. p. SUPPED (supt); p. pr. & vb. n. SUPPING.] [A-S. sūpan, to sip, drink, Teut. & Sw. supa, Dan. söbe, L. Ger. supen, D. zuipen, H. Ger. saufen. See SIP.] To take into the mouth with the lips, as a liquid; to take or drink by a little at a time; to sip.

There I'll sup Balm and nectar in my cup. Crashaw.

Sŭp, v. i.

verbintransitive

v. i. [Fr. souper, Pr. sopar. See supra and SOUP.] To eat the evening meal; to take supper. I do entreat that we may sup together. Shak.

Sŭp, v. t.

verbtransitive

v. t. To treat with supper. [Obs. and rare.] “Sup them well.” Shak.

Sŭp, n.

noun

n. A small mouthful, as of liquor or broth; a little taken with the lips; a sip. Tom Thumb got a little sup. Drayton.