英语词汇“stirrup、cup”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组、英语词典-本地帮

单词

stirrup-cup

释义

stirrup-cup
[Cf. F. le vin de l'étrier, le coup de l'étrier.]
A cup of wine or other drink handed to a man when already on horseback setting out for a journey; a parting glass.
1681T. Flatman Heraclitus Ridens No. 29 (1713) I. 187 Let's have one Stirrop Cup of Character; it's the only modish Liquor now.1683G. Meriton Praise York-sh. Ale (1685) 27 Wee'l have with you, a merry Stirrup Cupp.1808Scott Marm. i. xxxi, Then came the stirrup-cup in course.1899Lady M. Verney in Verney Mem. IV. 328 Such guests were sure of a hearty welcome and a potent stirrup-cup.
¶b. Used for: A drink offered to an arriving guest before he has dismounted.
1869H. F. Tozer Highl. Turkey II. 240 [She] goes out to meet him and offer him the stirrup-cup.
¶c. Applied to the drinking-vessel.
1865Kingsley Herew. xv, Torfrida stood to welcome them, as fair as day a silver stirrup-cup in her hand.

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