cupman

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English

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Etymology

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cup +‎ -man

Noun

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cupman (plural cupmen)

  1. (archaic) A convivial companion.
    • 1977, Eric Linklater, Andro Linklater, The Black Watch: the history of the Royal Highland Regiment, page 83:
      They were feasted on roast beef plum pudding, and their glasses were kept filled with enough wine and whisky to sate the thirsts of even those mighty cupmen.

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