Sup v. t. [imp. & p. p. Supped p. pr. & vb. n. Supping.] To take into the mouth with the lips, as a liquid; to take or drink by a little at a time; to sip.
There I'll sup
Balm and nectar in my cup. --Crashaw.
Sup·ping n.
1. The act of one who sups; the act of taking supper.
2. That which is supped; broth. [Obs.]
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sup
n : a small amount of liquid food; "a sup of ale" [syn: swallow]
v : take solid or liquid food into the mouth a little at a time
either by drinking or by eating with a spoon
[also: supping, supped]
supping
n : ingestion of liquid food with a spoon or by drinking