sup1
v.
(sups, supping, supped)
dated or
N. English take (drink or liquid food) by sips or spoonfuls.
n.
- a sip.
- N. English & Irish alcoholic drink.
Etymology
OE sūpan (v.), sūpa (n.), of Gmc origin.
sup2
v.
(sups, supping, supped)
dated eat supper.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. super, of Gmc origin; rel. to sup1.