Mess

Mess - (Easton's Bible Dictionary)

A portion of food given to a guest (Gen. 43:34; 2 Sam. 11:8).

Mess - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)

MESS, n. [L. mensa.]

1. A dish or a quantity of food prepared or set on a table at one time; as a mess of pottage; a mess of herbs; a mess of broth.

2. A medley; a mixed mass; a quantity.

3. As much provender or grain as is given to a beast at once.

4. A number of persons who eat together; among seamen and soldiers.

MESS, v.i. To eat; to feed.

1. To associate at the same table; to eat in company, as seamen.

MESS, v.t. To supply with a mess.