jorum
Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- noun A large drinking bowl.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- noun A bowl or drinking-vessel with liquor in it; also, the contents of such a vessel: as, to mix a, jorum of punch.
Examples
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He kindles this heap in a twinkling, and produces a jorum of hot brandy and water; for that bottle of his keeps company with the seasons, and now holds nothing but the purest eau de vie.
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After dinner, Mr. Bob Sawyer ordered in the largest mortar in the shop, and proceeded to brew a reeking jorum of rum – punch therein, stirring up and amalgamating the materials with a pestle in a very creditable and apothecary – like manner.
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The Aged prepared such a hay – stack of buttered toast, that I could scarcely see him over it as it simmered on an iron stand hooked on to the top – bar; while Miss Skiffins brewed such a jorum of tea, that the pig in the back premises became strongly excited, and repeatedly expressed his desire to participate in the entertainment.
Note
The word 'jorum' may come from the name Joram, who brought gold, silver, and brass vessels to King David (11 Smuel 8:10).
