potatory

[ poh-tuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or given to drinking.

potatory

/ -trɪ; ˈpəʊtətərɪ /

adjective

1. rare.
   of, relating to, or given to drinking

Word History and Origins

Origin of potatory¹

From the Latin word pōtātōrius, dating back to 1820–30. See potation, -tory ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of potatory¹

C19: from Late Latin pōtātōrius concerning drinking, from Latin pōtāre to drink

Example Sentences

In the tumbler it must not go—there was the brandy: that had been an infringement of all the laws of potatory combination.

From Project Gutenberg