English Explanatory Dictionary

loving cup

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large cup with two or more handles, passed around for all to drink from
  2. A ceremonial version of such a cup awarded as a trophy.

Word forms

loving cup loving cups

Etymology

Named around 1810 for the sense of unity its use brought.

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