toast

Dutch (Brabantic)

/toːst/

noun
Definitions
  • toast congratulation or salutation while raising a glass containing a usually alcoholic drink
  • an event held in honour of some person or some occasion where alcoholic drinks are consumed
  • (chiefly diminutive) Melba toast

Etymology

Borrowed from English toast.

Origin

English

toast

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