potulent

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin potulentus, from potus (a drinking, drink), from potare (to drink).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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potulent (comparative more potulent, superlative most potulent)

  1. (obsolete) Fit to drink; potable.
    • 1685, Samuel Collins, A Systeme Of Anatomy:
      the Potulent parts of the Alimentary Liquor
  2. (obsolete) Nearly drunk; tipsy.

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