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sup(1) (iou)



sup noun1.
[Old English supa: cf. SIP verb, SOUP noun.]
A small quantity of liquid such as can be taken into the mouth at one time; a mouthful, a sip. OE.
(Alcoholic) drink. dial. E19.
Phrases: a bit and a sup, a bite and a sup, bit and sup, bite and sup (now arch. & dial.) a little food and drink. a good sup dial. a fair amount, a considerable quantity, (of liquid).