Traditional Music Terminology

noun a spiced ale or mulled wine drunk during celebrations for Twelfth Night and Christmas Eve

verb to drink plentiful amounts of alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way during celebrations

• The wassail tradition dates back to medieval England.
• Let's make some wassail and toast to good health!
• I'm craving some wassail right now, it's so delicious.
• The wassail of laughter filled the room as friends gathered around the fire.