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stirrup-cup

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stirrup cup

–noun
1. farewell drink, esp. one offered to a rider already mounted for departure.
2. an ornamental cup or bowl for such a drink.

Origin:
1675–85
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stir·rup-cup   (stûr'əp-kŭp', stĭr'-)
n.  A farewell drink, especially for a rider who is mounted to depart.
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