Wassailed: meaning, definitions and examples

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wassailed

 

[ ˈwɑːseɪld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

festive celebration

To wassail means to toast or drink to someone's health or prosperity, especially in a festive context. It often involves singing and merrymaking in celebration during the Christmas season.

Synonyms

carouse, celebrate, revel, toast

Examples of usage

  • We wassailed the night away, singing and toasting under the stars.
  • The villagers gathered to wassail and spread cheer during the annual festival.
  • They proposed to wassail the season with their friends and family.
  • As tradition dictated, we wassailed the apple trees to ensure a good harvest.

Translations

Translations of the word "wassailed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 celebrado

🇮🇳 उत्सव मनाना

🇩🇪 gefeiert

🇮🇩 dirayakan

🇺🇦 вітати

🇵🇱 uczczony

🇯🇵 祝う

🇫🇷 célébré

🇪🇸 celebrado

🇹🇷 kutlanmış

🇰🇷 잔치하다

🇸🇦 احتفل

🇨🇿 oslavován

🇸🇰 oslavovaný

🇨🇳 庆祝

🇸🇮 obeščen

🇮🇸 fagnað

🇰🇿 мерекелеу

🇬🇪 ხალხური

🇦🇿 şənlik

🇲🇽 celebrado

Word origin

The term 'wassail' comes from the Old Norse phrase 'ves heill', which translates to 'be healthy'. It was used as a greeting or a toast, particularly during the winter solstice celebrations. Over time, the word evolved and became associated with the festive drinking and merrymaking practices during the Christmas season in medieval England. Wassailing initially referred to the ritual of visiting orchards, singing, and hoping for a good apple harvest the following year. Additionally, wassailing became linked to the custom of sharing spiced ale and other beverages during festive gatherings. Through literature and songs, 'wassail' has maintained its connection to holiday cheer and community celebration through the centuries.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,583, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.