grace cup
Americannoun
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a cup, as of wine, passed around at the end of the meal for the final health or toast.
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the drink passed.
noun
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 Maria J. Moss
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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