From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Toast \Toast\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Toasted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Toasting.] [OF. toster to roast, toast, fr. L. torrere,
tostum, to parch, roast. See Torrid.]
1. To dry and brown by the heat of a fire; as, to toast
bread.
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2. To warm thoroughly; as, to toast the feet.
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3. To name when a health is proposed to be drunk; to drink to
the health, or in honor, of; as, to toast a lady.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Toasting \Toast"ing\,
a. & n. from Toast, v.
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Toasting fork, a long-handled fork for toasting bread,
cheese, or the like, by the fire.
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