soakage

plural soakages

1. countableuncountableThe act of soaking.
2. countableuncountableThe amount of liquid soaked in.
3. countableuncountableA source of water in Australian deserts, where water has seeped into the sand.
4. Irelandcountableinformaluncountablefood or nonalcoholic beverages consumed before or during a bout of drinking to slow down the onset of drunkenness

   Any experienced drinker knows the importance of soakage. You never embark on a session with an empty stomach

   2020 January 9, Fiona Cooney, “A Christmas Eve celebration which almost cost me my life”, in Irish Examiner

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   It's a place that does carvery as well during the day time if you want some soakage in between your mid-day or evening pints.

   2019 March 10, Darragh Berry, “There's Only Two Pubs In Dublin That Sell Guinness For Under €4”, in Lovin' Dublin