What's the difference between fosset and posset?

Fosset


Definition:

  • (n.) A faucet.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The differences in ability of the mammalian and microbial enzymes to metabolize 18-hydroxylated oestrogens is explained on the basis of recognition sites with different geometrical dimensions, characteristic of the placental (Descomps & Crastes de Paulet, 1969) and the microbial steroid enzymes (Fosset & Crastes de Paulet, 1967).

Posset


Definition:

  • (n.) A beverage composed of hot milk curdled by some strong infusion, as by wine, etc., -- much in favor formerly.
  • (v. t.) To curdle; to turn, as milk; to coagulate; as, to posset the blood.
  • (v. t.) To treat with possets; to pamper.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) There were no differences in vomiting, posseting, or bowel habit between the groups.

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