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

"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

While possets can contain a variety of ingredients — ranging from ginger to star anise — the Queen actually liked hers quite simply made with just lemon, sugar, cream and Amaretti cookies.

From Salon

In its place now is a delicate lemon posset with an intense sauce of pulped passion fruit.

From New York Times