caudle cup

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caudle cup (plural caudle cups)

  1. (now historical) A two-handled cup, often with a cover.
    • 1797 September 19, Hester Lynch Piozzi, Thraliana:
      Lady Mostyn making the Hilt of Henry 7ᵗʰs Sword into a Caudle Cup—yᵗ it might be useful was quite in the Spirit of the Notable Ladies about 80 or 100 Years ago [] .