posset

[ˈpɒsɪt]

posset Definition

• 1. a drink made of hot milk curdled with ale, wine, or other alcoholic liquor and typically flavored with spices
• 2. a dessert made from sweetened cream curdled with wine or ale

Using posset: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "posset" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The posset was a popular drink in medieval England.

• Example

  The recipe for posset calls for cream, sugar, and white wine.

• Example

  She served a delicious lemon posset for dessert.

posset Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for posset

• drink
• beverage
• dessert

Phrases with posset

• curdled posset

  a posset that has been allowed to curdle and thicken

  Example

  The curdled posset was an acquired taste, but some people loved it.

• posset pot

  a container used for making and serving posset

  Example

  The posset pot was a common sight in medieval kitchens.

• posset cup

  a small cup used for drinking posset

  Example

  The posset cup was often made of pewter or silver.

Origins of posset

from Middle English 'poshet', from Old English 'pohset', from 'poh' (thick drink) + 'settan' (to cause to sit)

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Summary: posset in Brief

A 'posset' [ˈpɒsɪt] is a drink or dessert made by curdling hot milk with ale, wine, or other alcoholic liquor, and typically flavored with spices. It was a popular drink in medieval England and is still enjoyed today as a dessert. Variations include the curdled posset and the posset pot.