QUASS

Noun

quass (countable and uncountable, plural quasses)

Alternative spelling of kvass

Verb

quass (third-person singular simple present quasses, present participle quassing, simple past and past participle quassed)

(obsolete) to drink deeply; to quaff.

Source: Wiktionary


Quass, n. Etym: [Russ. kvas'.]

Definition: A thin, sour beer, made by pouring warm water on rye or barley meal and letting it ferment, -- much used by the Russians. [written also quas.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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QUANDONG

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