'Drink penny' definitions:

Definition of 'Drink penny'

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Drink \Drink\, n.
1. Liquid to be swallowed; any fluid to be taken into the stomach for quenching thirst or for other purposes, as water, coffee, or decoctions. [1913 Webster]
Give me some drink, Titinius. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
2. Specifically, intoxicating liquor; as, when drink is on, wit is out. [1913 Webster]
Drink money, or Drink penny, an allowance, or perquisite, given to buy drink; a gratuity.
Drink offering (Script.), an offering of wine, etc., in the Jewish religious service.
In drink, drunk. "The poor monster's in drink." --Shak.
Strong drink, intoxicating liquor; esp., liquor containing a large proportion of alcohol. " Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging." --Prov. xx. 1. [1913 Webster]