1. plural of winesop; pieces of bread or cake soaked in wine
Usage: archaic
2. plural of winesop; drunkards or habitual wine drinkers
Usage: archaic; derogatory

Examples

• The medieval feast included winesops as a traditional dessert.
• The cook prepared winesops by soaking bread in sweet wine.
• In old taverns, winesops were often served to wealthy patrons.
• The recipe called for making winesops with day-old cake.
• Historical accounts mention winesops being popular at royal banquets.