porringer

noun

por·rin·ger ˈpȯr-ən-jər

ˈpär-

: a low usually metal bowl with a single and usually flat and pierced handle

Word History

Etymology

Middle English porrynger, alteration of potager, potynger, borrowed from Anglo-French potagier, from potage pottage + -ier -er entry 2

Note: See note at porridge.

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of porringer was in the 15th century

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porringer

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: a low metal bowl or cup with a handle

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