sup
1[ suhp ]
/ sʌp /
verb (used without object), supped, sup·ping.
to eat the evening meal; have supper.
verb (used with object), supped, sup·ping.
to provide with or entertain at supper.
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Origin of sup
11250–1300; Middle English s(o)upen < Old French souper to take supper < Germanic; compare Old English sūpan to swallow, taste, sip. See sup2
Definition for sup (2 of 6)
sup
2[ suhp ]
/ sʌp /
verb (used with object), supped, sup·ping.
to take (liquid food, or any liquid) into the mouth in small quantities, as from a spoon or cup; sip.
verb (used without object), supped, sup·ping.
to take liquid into the mouth in small quantities, as by spoonfuls or sips.
noun
a mouthful or small portion of drink or liquid food; sip.
Definition for sup (3 of 6)
Definition for sup (4 of 6)
Origin of sup
4by shortening
Definition for sup (5 of 6)
sup.
Definition for sup (6 of 6)
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British Dictionary definitions for sup (1 of 3)
sup
1/ (sʌp) /
verb sups, supping or supped
(intr) archaic to have supper
(tr) obsolete to provide with supper
Word Origin for sup
C13: from Old French soper; see sup ²
British Dictionary definitions for sup (2 of 3)
sup
2/ (sʌp) /
verb sups, supping or supped
to partake of (liquid) by swallowing a little at a time
Scot and Northern English dialect to drink
noun
a sip
Word Origin for sup
Old English sūpan; related to Old High German sūfan, German saufen; see also sup 1
British Dictionary definitions for sup (3 of 3)
sup.
abbreviation for
above
superior
grammar superlative
Word Origin for sup.
from Latin supra
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