wassail (
http://definr.com/wassail)
n : sweetened ale or wine heated with spices and roasted apples;
especially at Christmas
v 1: celebrate noisily; engage in uproarious festivities; "The
members of the wedding party made merry all night";
"Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!" [syn:
revel,
racket,
make whoopie,
make merry,
make happy, {whoop it
up}]
2: propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!" "Let's
drink to the New Year" [syn:
toast,
drink,
pledge,
salute]