potation

noun

po·​ta·​tion pō-ˈtā-shən 

1

: a usually alcoholic drink or brew

2

: the act or an instance of drinking or inhaling

also : the portion taken in one such act

Word History

Etymology

Middle English potacioun, from Anglo-French potation, from Latin potation-, potatio act of drinking, from potare to drink — more at potable

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2