Sup (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Supped (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Supping.] [OE. soupen to drink, AS. span; akin to D. zuipen, G. saufen, OHG. sfan, Icel. spa, Sw. supa, Dan. sobe. Cf. Sip, Sop, Soup, Supper.]
To take into the mouth with the lips, as a liquid; to take or drink by a little at a time; to sip.
There I'll sup
Balm and nectar in my cup.
Crashaw.
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Sup, n.
A small mouthful, as of liquor or broth; a little taken with the lips; a sip.
Tom Thumb had got a little sup.
Drayton.
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Sup, v. i. [See Supper.]
To eat the evening meal; to take supper.
I do entreat that we may sup together.
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Sup, v. t.
To treat with supper.
[Obs.]
Sup them well and look unto them all.
Shak.
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