caudle cup
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of caudle cup
First recorded in 1650–60
Example Sentences
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The caudle cup, sometimes called a posset cup, is met with both without and with cover, and in some instances it is accompanied by a stand or tray.
From Chats on Household Curios by Burgess, Fred. W. (Frederick William)
The caudle cup used with it is severely plain, but has a good outline.
From Colonial Homes and Their Furnishings by Northend, Mary H.
Who wouldn't send a caudle cup to a real young lovely live Marchioness?
From Is He Popenjoy? by Trollope, Anthony
Beside her upon a small table were such accompaniments of age as daughter and nurse deemed suitable—the large print Bible, the big spectacles and caudle cup.
From A Dozen Ways Of Love by Dougall, Lily
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