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stirrup cup

noun

farewell drink, especially one offered to a rider already mounted for departure.
an ornamental cup or bowl for such a drink.

stirrup cup

noun

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of stirrup cup¹

First recorded in 1675–85

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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.

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

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

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

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

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stirrup bone stirrup jar

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