stoup
/stuːp/
Meanings
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noun
A deep, wide-mouthed vessel used for holding or serving liquids, especially ale or wine.
- "He filled the stoup with ale and offered it to his guests."
- "The stoup on the table was filled with red wine."
Synonyms
font
Rhymes
Words rhyming with stouphope , scope , mope , rope
Variants
List of all variants of stoup that leads to same resultstoup , stoups , stoop , stoops
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old English stope, from stoppan 'to stop, block up'. The word may be related to the Old Norse staup 'a stopper, a stump'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word stoup is related to the Old English word stope, which means 'to stop, block up'.
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In medieval Europe, stoups were often used as communal drinking vessels in taverns.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
ale: A type of beer that was traditionally brewed in the home and served from a stoup.
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wine: A fermented beverage made from grapes, often served from a stoup.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In medieval Europe, stoups were often used in churches as fonts for the holy water. They were also used as communal drinking vessels in taverns.
How to Memorize "stoup"
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- Visualize a deep, wide-mouthed vessel used for holding or serving liquids, such as ale or wine.
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- Associate the word stoup with deep, wide-mouthed vessels used for holding or serving liquids.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Stoup is a deep, wide-mouthed vessel used for holding or serving liquids' to memorize the word.
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