stirrup cup

American  

noun

1. farewell drink, especially one offered to a rider already mounted for departure.

2. an ornamental cup or bowl for such a drink.

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stirrup cup British  

noun

1. a cup containing an alcoholic drink offered to a horseman ready to ride away

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Etymology

Origin of stirrup cup

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

But my favorite was a stirrup cup molded in the shape of a wolf’s head and shoulders, with the head lifted and the mouth pulled into an O for a long howl.

From Literature

We will drink a stirrup cup now, but after our return we shall not limit the cups in advance.

From Project Gutenberg

Hounds were yelping with excitement and stirrup cups were disappearing like alcopops down a teenager's throat on a Friday night.

From The Guardian

Tide that comes flooding up, Fill me a stirrup cup, Pledge me a parting sup, Now I go free.

From Project Gutenberg

At the city gate I wanted to turn short; perhaps I was still feeling the effect of the stirrup cup.

From Project Gutenberg