Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A drinking-cup.

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  • noun Scotland A cup or goblet for drinking wine.
  • noun A decorative ring or plug at the end of the barrel of a pen.
  • noun A small tart or miniature pie.

Etymologies

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From French tasse, of the same meaning, from Arabic tassah, a bowl or basin.

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  • Scots - goblet, cup, especially symbolic pieces such as sports trophies.

    December 28, 2007