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  • noun Plural form of supper.
  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of supper.

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Examples

  • “Suppose we sup at the expense of the present order of things?” said Blondet, who would fain recall suppers to fashion.

    A Daughter of Eve 2007

  • I think there can be no doubt that a decided improvement must be made in it before it can become valuable enough to find its way into the European market; although I must confess that, as it is, I should be most happy to see it supplant the poisonous liquids called champagne which appear at our "suppers," and at many of our hotels.

    Lands of the Slave and the Free Cuba, the United States, and Canada Henry A. Murray

  • The entertainments, such as suppers, festivals, parties, concerts, regardless of what may be the ultimate object, are engaged in and enjoyed only by the worldly minded and graceless hearted.

    The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity Charles Ebert Orr 1897

  • These meals were in the days of Christ usually called "suppers," after the custom of the Romans, and were partaken of toward the close of the day.

    Easton's Bible Dictionary M.G. Easton 1897

  • Maybe there was more to these 'suppers' than meets the mouth.

    Sydney Star Observer 2009

  • We've been friends ever since Lord Bertie left a lovely diamond tiara in my waste-paper basket, and I think his suppers are the finest I have ever tasted. "

    Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, March 19, 1919 Various

  • It is hardly surprising that in the midst of this busy social season — she went to dinners, suppers, or dances after the theater most nights (and I fervently hope that she danced the thrillingly fashionable Argentine tango) — Granny fell in love.

    Archive 2009-03-01 2009

  • I give most of them away to Masonic Lodges, Granges, Churches, and other Fraternal Organizations for thei monthly fund raiser suppers.

    Reader Shots: Your Best Trout Photos 2009

  • I give most of them away to Masonic Lodges, Granges, Churches, and other Fraternal Organizations for thei monthly fund raiser suppers.

    Reader Shots: Your Best Trout Photos 2009

  • If the phrase "eat your vegetables" echoes from your childhood memories of suppers gone by, then rest assured your mother was right.

    Dr. Joseph Mercola: The Best And Worst Vegetables To Eat Dr. Joseph Mercola 2011

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