caudle cup

noun

1. a deep drinking cup having two handles and, usually, a cover.

Word History and Origins

Origin of caudle cup¹

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

Every one was at their merriest when Annetje Jans, who had suddenly grown unduly restive, arose in her chair and holding her caudle cup high proposed a toast to Madame New Amsterdam, Mrs. Van Vorst, their hostess!

From Project Gutenberg

The caudle cup used with it is severely plain, but has a good outline.

From Project Gutenberg

The caudle cup, also the work of Onckelbag. is engraved with the stars-and-windmill arms of the Van Cortlandt family, was used for dispensing a mixture of wine or ale, eggs, gruel, sugar and spices to the sick and their visitors.

From Time Magazine Archive

Who wouldn't send a caudle cup to a real young lovely live Marchioness?

From Project Gutenberg

The caudle cup, sometimes called a posset cup, is met with both without and with cover, and in some instances it is accompanied by a stand or tray.

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