grace cup

American

noun

a cup, as of wine, passed around at the end of the meal for the final health or toast.
the drink passed.

grace cup British

noun

a cup, as of wine, passed around at the end of the meal for the final toast

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Etymology

Origin of grace cup

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

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The grace cup follows: To the President’s health And to the country; Plenty, Peace, and Wealth!

From A Poetical Cook-Book by Moss, Maria J.

Cromwell's sword and watch, and the grace cup of Thomas-à-Becket.

From Notes and Queries, Number 01, November 3, 1849 by Various

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