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A ring of thin metal formed with a grooved circumference so as to fit within an eye-spice, or the like, and protect it from chafing.

A hot sweetened drink of rum and water spiced with cinnamon, cloves, etc., and beaten up with eggs.

y related to o, y (vowel), w, and v; as in two, duet, dyad, twice; top, tuft; sop, sup; auspice, aviary. See V, also O and Y. See Guide to Pronunciation, §§ 130-144.

A liquor compounded of brandy, or other strong spirit, raisins, cinnamon and other spices. Brande & C.

To sell; to vend. [Obs.] Therefore did those nations vent such spice. Sir W. Raleigh.

uch used in England at Christmas and other festivals, made of ale (or wine) flavored with spices, sugar, toast, roasted apples, etc.; -- called also lamb's wool. A jolly wassail bowl, A wassail of good ale. Old Song.