sup2

 
Pronunciation: /sʌp/

verb (sups, supping, supped)

[no object] dated
  • eat supper: you’ll sup on seafood delicacies

Phrases

he who sups with the devil should have a long spoon

proverb a person who has dealings with a dangerous or wily person should be cautious.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French super, of Germanic origin; related to sup1