caddy spoon
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of caddy spoon
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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The caudle spoon, perforated or entire, but with a longer handle and smaller bowl than the caddy spoon, was employed to stir the mixture.
From Colonial Homes and Their Furnishings by Northend, Mary H.
Now since the sugar bowl was a part of the tea caddy, the use of the caddy spoon or scoop became immediately popular.
From Colonial Homes and Their Furnishings by Northend, Mary H.
As the caddy was the companion piece of the caddy spoon, so the caudle bowl is associated with the caudle spoon.
From Colonial Homes and Their Furnishings by Northend, Mary H.
In nearly all the better boxes there was provision for the silver caddy spoon with which to apportion the accustomed supply.
From Chats on Household Curios by Burgess, Fred. W. (Frederick William)
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