voidee

noun

void·​ee

ˈvȯidē

plural -s

: a serving of wine with comfits or spices after a feast and just before the departure or withdrawal of the company

Word History

Etymology

Middle English voidee, voide, from Middle French voidée, voidé, past participle of voider, voidier to void, from Old French

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