drink the health of (someone)

drink the health of (someone)

obsolete To have a toast in honor of someone. Let us all drink the health of Lady Mary, upon her triumphant return to the manor. After the wedding ceremony, we all drank the health of the happy couple. A: "You're a fine man, George. Hey, everyone, let's drink the health of George!" B: "To George!"

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