English English Dictionary

An ancient expression of good wishes on a festive occasion, especially in drinking to some one.

An occasion on which such good wishes are expressed in drinking; a drinking bout; a carouse.

The liquor used for a wassail; esp., a beverage formerly much used in England at Christmas and other festivals, made of ale (or wine) flavored with spices, sugar, toast, roasted apples, etc.; -- called also lamb's wool.

A festive or drinking song or glee.

Of or pertaining to wassail, or to a wassail; convivial; as, a wassail bowl.

To hold a wassail; to carouse.