potatory

American

[poh-tuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈpoʊ təˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

of, relating to, or given to drinking.

potatory British

/ -trɪ, ˈpəʊtətərɪ /

adjective

rare of, relating to, or given to drinking

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Etymology

Origin of potatory

From the Latin word pōtātōrius, dating back to 1820–30. See potation, -tory ¹

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It is found that the late wet weather at Chobham has had a most singularly contrasting effect upon the potatory propensities of the officers who have been stationed there.

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