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