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slop basin
noun
British.
- a basin or bowl into which the dregs, leaves, and grounds of teacups and coffee cups are emptied at the table.
slop basin
noun
- a bowl or basin into which the dregs from teacups are emptied at the table
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Word History and Origins
Origin of slop basin1
First recorded in 1725–35
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Example Sentences
Then with a noncommittal air, he threw the letter carelessly across the table to the Sailor, who had to retrieve it from the slop basin which fortunately was empty.
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Mr. MacMurray heated some port wine and water, into which we broke biscuit, and drank it most picturesquely out of a slop basin—too thankful to get it!
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He will be forced to wash with a slop basin and a milk jug.
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But, when I looked down, I saw that she had taken away the good egg and left the bad one—all green and yellow—in the slop basin.
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He condescended to eat two slices of saffron cake, and then Vane presented the slop basin to Joan.
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