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bev·er·age \ˈbev(ə)rij, -ēj\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French bevrage, from beivre to drink, from Latin bibere — more at potable 1. : liquid for drinking; especially : such liquid other than water (as tea, milk, fruit juice, beer) usually prepared (as by flavoring, heating, admixing) before being consumed 2. archaic : any of several prepared drinks: as a. : a drink made by passing water through pressed grapes b. : weak beer c. : diluted cider 3. dialect Britain : a drink or drink money especially when exacted from someone wearing manifestly new clothes |