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Apostle spoon

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noun
a spoon having at the end of the handle the figure of one of the 12 apostles, formerly given as a christening present.
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Origin of Apostle spoon

First recorded in 1605–15

Words nearby Apostle spoon

apostle, apostlebird, Apostle pitcher, apostle plant, Apostles' Creed, Apostle spoon, Apostles, the Twelve, apostolate, apostolic, apostolic age, Apostolic Church
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How to use Apostle spoon in a sentence

  • Harriet put down the apostle-spoon in her hand and stared across at him.

    K|Mary Roberts Rinehart

British Dictionary definitions for Apostle spoon

apostle spoon
noun
a silver spoon with a figure of one of the Apostles on the handle
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