Raising a glass and drinking in honor of someone or something.

Masonic tradition refers to a toast given at the ninth hour of the evening. This toast is given in honor of Masons who are not present during a Lodge meeting, but who are remembered as part of the Brethren and missed by their absence.

This dream probably uses a pun on the word "toast," which can mean toasted bread, or a celebratory drink honoring someone. It probably reflects your feeling of disgust about someone's being honored who you regard as unworthy of that honor.

At a formal dinner, typically the order of speeches is as follows:

• Welcome speech by the host or hostess
• Toast to the guest of honor
• Response by the guest of honor
• Additional toasts or speeches by other guests as appropriate.