GOBLET

chalice, goblet

(noun) a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup

goblet

(noun) a drinking glass with a base and stem

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

goblet (plural goblets)

A drinking vessel with a foot and stem.

Synonyms

• chalice

Anagrams

• boglet

Source: Wiktionary


Gob"let, n. Etym: [F. gobelet, LL. gobeletus, gobellus; cf. L. cupa tub, cask. See Cupel.]

Definition: A kind of cup or drinking vessel having a foot or standard, but without a handle. We love not loaded boards and goblets crowned. Denham.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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