Etymology:
Meaning and Origin:
"Quaff" means to drink deeply, usually in large quantities and with gusto. It has been used since the early 13th century to describe the act of drinking, particularly alcohol. Originally, it referred to taking a drink from a cup or flagon.
The word is related to the Old English word "cwapian," which also means "to drink," and the German word "quappen" (to gulp). Both words are ultimately derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *gwab- or *kwab-, which is also the origin of the Latin word "bibere" (to drink) and the Sanskrit word "pibati" (to drink).
The verb "quaff" often implies a pleasurable or satisfying drinking experience, and it is sometimes used in a humorous or ironic way to describe someone drinking excessively.
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