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  1. 1. n. The act of pouring a liquid or liquor, usually wine, either on the ground or on a victim in sacrifice, in honor of some deity; also, the wine or liquid thus poured out. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage Source: wordnet
  3. 3. n. a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony Source: wordnet
  5. 5. The act of pouring a liquid or liquor, usually wine, either on the ground or on a victim in sacrifice, in honor of some deity; also, the wine or liquid thus poured out. Dryden. A heathen sacrifice or libation to the earth. Bacon. Source: webster
  6. 6. The act of pouring a liquid or liquor, usually wine, either onthe ground or on a victim in sacrifice, in honor of some deity; also,the wine or liquid thus poured out. Dryden.A heathen sacrifice or libation to the earth. Bacon. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n:100 n. (facetious) a serving of an alcoholic beverage n. a serving (of wine) poured out in honor of a deity n. the act of pouring a liquid offering (especially wine) as a religious ceremony Source: ecdict

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