v. & n.
—v.tr. (supped, supping)
1 take (soup, tea, etc.) by sips or spoonfuls.
2 esp. N.Engl. colloq. drink (alcohol).
—n. a sip of liquid.
Etymology: OE supan
2.
v.intr. (usu. foll. by off, on) archaic take supper.
Etymology: OF super, soper
Useful english dictionary. 2012.