JORUM

jorum

(noun) a large drinking bowl

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

jorum (plural jorums)

A large vessel for drinking (usually alcoholic beverages).

(figurative) A large quantity.

The contents, or quantity of the contents, of such a vessel.

Source: Wiktionary


Jo"rum, n. Etym: [Perh. corrupted fr. jorden an earthen pot.]

Definition: A large drinking vessel; also, its contents. [Colloq. Eng.] Forby.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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