Nepenthe
Nepenthe , noun
[Fr. Greek {not transcribed} removing all sorrow; hence, an epithet of an Egyptian drug which lulled sorrow for the day; {not transcribed} not + {not transcribed} sorrow, grief.]
A drug used by the ancients to give relief from pain and sorrow; -- by some supposed to have been opium or hasheesh. Hence, anything soothing and comforting.
Lulled with the sweet nepenthe of a court.
Quaff, O quaff this kind nepenthe.