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Apostle spoon
noun
- a spoon having at the end of the handle the figure of one of the 12 apostles, formerly given as a christening present.
apostle spoon
noun
- a silver spoon with a figure of one of the Apostles on the handle
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Apostle spoon1
First recorded in 1605–15
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Example Sentences
Harriet put down the apostle-spoon in her hand and stared across at him.
From Project Gutenberg
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