Stirrup cup — Stirrup Stir rup, n. [OE. stirop, AS. stigr[=a]p; st[=i]gan to mount, ascend + r[=a]p a rope; akin to G. stegreif a stirrup. [root]164. See {Sty}, v. i., and {Rope}.] 1. A kind of ring, or bent piece of metal, wood, leather, or the like,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
stirrup cup — n. 1. Archaic a farewell drink taken by a rider mounted to depart 2. any farewell drink … English World dictionary
stirrup cup — 1. farewell drink, esp. one offered to a rider already mounted for departure. 2. an ornamental cup or bowl for such a drink. [1675 85] * * * ▪ metalwork originally a drink offered to a man mounted on horseback and about to depart for the… … Universalium
stirrup cup — noun Date: 1681 1. a small serving of drink (as wine) taken by a rider about to depart; also the vessel in which it is served 2. a farewell cup … New Collegiate Dictionary
stirrup-cup — stir·rup cup (stûrʹəp kŭp , stĭrʹ ) n. A farewell drink, especially for a rider who is mounted to depart. * * * … Universalium
stirrup cup — Synonyms and related words: Godspeed, Mickey, Mickey Finn, adieu, aloha, aperitif, chaser, cocktail, conge, doch an dorrach, drink, eye opener, farewell, good bye, highball, knockout drops, leave, leave taking, mixed drink, nightcap, parting,… … Moby Thesaurus
STIRRUP CUP — a parting cup given by the Highlanders to guests when they are leaving and have their feet in the stirrups … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia
stirrup cup — n. (In Scotland and Ireland) deoch an doruis, doch an dorris, farewell drink, parting drink; cup in which such drink is served … English contemporary dictionary
stirrup cup — stir′rup cup n. farewell drink, esp. one offered to a rider already mounted for departure • Etymology: 1675–85 … From formal English to slang
stirrup cup — noun an alcoholic drink offered to a person on horseback who is about to depart … English new terms dictionary
