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Definitions from the WebPossetNounA posset is a drink made from hot milk curdled with ale, wine, or other liquor, often sweetened and flavored. It was once a popular beverage in medieval Europe. Example sentence: I decided to try a traditional posset recipe that I found in an old cookbook. NounIn British English, a posset refers to a dessert made with cream, sugar, and lemon juice or wine, usually served chilled. Example sentence: The tangy and creamy lemon posset was the perfect ending to our dinner. NounIn historical contexts, a posset was a medicinal drink made from hot milk mixed with alcohol, eggs, sugar, and spices, given to someone who was ill. Example sentence: The doctor prescribed a posset to help soothe her throat. VerbTo posset means to curdle or thicken, especially referring to the curdling of milk. Example sentence: Be careful not to let the milk posset when you add lemon juice. Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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