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Adam's cup
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noun Chiefly New England.
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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
Origin of Adam's cup
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
Words nearby Adam's cup
Adams, Adam's ale, Adams, Ansel, Adam's apple, Adam's Bridge, Adam's cup, adamsite, Adams, John, Adams, John Quincy, Adam's-needle, Adams, Samuel
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