sugar basin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sugar basin
First recorded in 1850–55
Example Sentences
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Mr. Hancock did not recognize him as the apprentice of Mr. Lapham who had rashly promised a sugar basin in time for his Aunt Lydia’s birthday.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
The body of the sugar basin was quickly completed and he began repousseing on it the rich garlands of fruit with the same skill he had had forty years before.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
Sabbath or no Sabbath, that sugar basin is going to be done on time.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
A sugar basin would have to have two such handles and they would be larger than the one on the creamer.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
"He came out as quiet as a calf when he winded the sugar," said Flurry; "it was well for me I filled my pockets from grandmamma's sugar basin."
From Some Experiences of an Irish R.M. by Ross, Martin
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