jorum

[ jawr-uhm, johr- ]

noun

1. a large bowl or container for holding drink.
2. the contents of such a container:

   a jorum of punch.

3. a great quantity.

jorum

/ ˈdʒɔːrəm /

noun

1. a large drinking bowl or vessel or its contents

   a jorum of punch

Word History and Origins

Origin of jorum¹

First recorded in 1720–30; said to be named after Joram, who brought silver, gold, and brass bowls to David (2 Samuel 8:10)

Word History and Origins

Origin of jorum¹

C18: probably named after Jorum, who brought vessels of silver, gold, and brass to King David (II Samuel 8:10)

Example Sentences

Inside the castle the great halls had been decorated, by order of King Jorum, in holly and mistletoe.

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King Jorum was a very big man, with a very big smile, and very big woollen boots.

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"More drink, I have a jorum of splendid sack in you cupboard," cried their host when the flagon was empty.

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King Jorum shook his head vigorously, although he was too happy to do anything but smile all the time.

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But Mason had to slip aside into the hotel bar and drink a mighty jorum of brandy before he could rejoin his friends.

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