stirrup cup
stirrup cup · stirrup cups
A parting drink taken after mounting one's horseA parting drink taken after mounting one's horse.
Meaning
3 senses(historical)A parting drink taken after mounting one's horse.
(broadly)A drink taken before leaving or parting company with someone.
A cup from which such a drink is taken.
More definitions
- a farewell drink (especially one offered to a horseman ready to depart); usually alcoholic
Translations
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