transitive verb

1. to brown the surface of (bread, cheese, etc.) by heating in a toaster, over or near a fire, or in an oven
2. to warm thoroughly toast yourselves by the fire

Etymology: ME tosten < OFr toster < VL *tostare < L tostus, pp. of torrere, to parch, roast: see thirst

intransitive verb

noun

noun

1. a person, thing, idea, etc. in honor of which a person or persons raise their glasses and drink
2. 1. a proposal to drink to such a person, etc., or a sentiment expressed just before so drinking
   2. such a drink
3. any person greatly admired or acclaimed

Etymology: from the use of toasted spiced bread to flavor the wine, and the notion that the person honored also added flavor

transitive verb, intransitive verb