Meaning & use

supped

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ate an evening meal, or drank something in small sips

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They supped on bread and cheese by the fire.

She supped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.

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From Old French 'souper,' the same root behind the noun 'supper.'

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dinedsipped

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