Mead

/miːd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A beverage made by fermenting honey with water, often flavored with fruits, spices, or herbs.

The ancient Romans were known to enjoy mead at their lavish feasts.

A meadow or open area, often used in historical contexts.

The villagers gathered in the mead to celebrate the harvest festival.

From Old English 'medu', from Proto-Germanic '*medhwō', akin to Old Norse 'mjöð', and Latin 'mel' (honey).

mead hall

A large building used for communal dining and drinking, often found in medieval times.

to drink mead

To consume mead, often in a celebratory context.

mead maker

Someone who produces mead for sale or enjoyment.

honey

A sweet, viscous food substance made by bees from nectar collected from flowers.

fermentation

The chemical process by which molecules such as glucose are broken down anaerobically.

Good stuff

That mead is some good stuff for the celebration!

Liquid courage

After a few cups of mead, he felt like he could dance on the table.