potulent

adj — 2 senses

potulent

adj

UK /ˈpɒ.tjʊ.lənt/

Etymology From Latin potulentus, from potus (“a drinking, drink”), from potare (“to drink”).

1

Obsolete Fit to drink; potable.

  • the Potulent parts of the Alimentary Liquor1685, Samuel Collins, A Systeme Of Anatomy:
2

Obsolete Nearly drunk; tipsy.

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