rummer
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of rummer
1645–55; < Dutch roemer large wine glass, especially for Rhine wine, perhaps derivative of roemen to praise (as in drinking a toast)
Example Sentences
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It was contained in a glass bowl, capable of holding two gallons, standing upon a single stalk, and bearing the appearance of a Brobdingnag rummer.
From Newton Forster by Frederick Marryat
Not a rummer was allowed to stand empty for an instant.
From Rookwood by William Harrison Ainsworth
"Tell me when you've done!" said I. "You're a cool customer, you are—ah! an' a rum un' at that—I never see a rummer."
From The Broad Highway by Jeffery Farnol
Robert returned with his rummer, the glass spoon tinkling an invitation.
From The Ivory Gate, a new edition by Sir Walter Besant
The other man did not stir until his officer was out of sight; and then he arose and rubbed himself, but did not care to go for his rummer of hot grog.
From Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale by R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
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