Bever

/ˈbɛvər/ noun

Definition

An archaic term for a drinking bout or spree, or a beverage.

Etymology

From Middle English 'bever,' possibly related to 'beverage.' The term was used from medieval times through the Early Modern period to describe casual drinking occasions.

Kelly Says

In medieval times, 'bever' meant a social drinking session, kind of like today's 'happy hour'! Scholars even had official 'bevers' as breaks during long work days—they understood the importance of breaks.

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