distil

Meaning

Verb

To subject to distillation.
To undergo or be produced by distillation.
To make by means of distillation, especially whisky.
To exude in small drops.
To impart in small quantities.
To extract the essence of; concentrate; purify.
To trickle down or fall in small drops; ooze out.
To be manifested gently or gradually.
To drip or be wet with.

Origin

From Middle English distillen, from Old French distiller, from Latin distīllō, variant of Latin dēstillō, dēstillāre.

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