posset
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of posset
1400–50; late Middle English poshote, possot < ?
Vocabulary lists containing posset
Example Sentences
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Eggnog in general, and aged eggnog in particular, is a descendant of something called “sack posset “ or “posset,” a 17th-century, upper-class, custard-like, creamy English drink made with a fortified wine like Madeira or sherry.
From Salon • Dec. 7, 2023
Jemma Melvin from Southport, Merseyside put the pudding together inspired by the lemon posset served at the Queen's 1947 wedding to Prince Philip.
From BBC • May 12, 2022
In its place now is a delicate lemon posset with an intense sauce of pulped passion fruit.
From New York Times • Nov. 8, 2021
Far more appetizing is a lemon posset, for which you bring two cups of cream and a half cup of sugar to a low boil until it thickens, about 10 minutes.
From Washington Post • Jun. 13, 2017
An army of servants clad in bright blue livery for the new king bore jugs of posset and poured spiced wine in pewter goblets stamped with the seal of Claudius.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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