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porringer Definition

por·rin·ger (pôr′in jər)

noun

a small, shallow bowl, often of pewter and usually having a flat, horizontal handle

Etymology: earlier pottanger, pottager < Fr potager, soup dish: altered by assoc. with porridge

porringer Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • cup: Whilst the later wares seem to have been geared toward sales for children, this porringer cup seems more appropriate for adults.