posset

[ pos-it ]

noun

1. a drink made of hot milk curdled with ale, wine, or the like, often sweetened and spiced.

posset

/ ˈpɒsɪt /

noun

1. a drink of hot milk curdled with ale, beer, etc, flavoured with spices, formerly used as a remedy for colds

Word History and Origins

Origin of posset¹

1400–50; late Middle English poshote, possot < ?

Word History and Origins

Origin of posset¹

C15 poshoote, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Eggnog in general, and aged eggnog in particular, is a descendant of something called “sack posset “ or “posset,” a 17th-century, upper-class, custard-like, creamy English drink made with a fortified wine like Madeira or sherry.

From Salon

Posset was thought to have health-giving, curative qualities, so it was most commonly made to have on hand for family members who fell ill.

From Salon

"Lots of babies cry, or they posset, or they get a little minor rash or something," said Michael Perkin, a pediatric allergist based in the U.K.

From Salon

If a zingy, citrus-based pud is more up your street, this effortless lemon posset only has three ingredients and takes five minutes to make.

From BBC

On special occasions, the lemon posset may also be flavored with orange juice or alcohol as well.

From Salon