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she commented on the word monkey spoon
A type of decorative silver ladle made to commemorate a wedding, christening, or funeral among people of Dutch origin living in the Hudson river area of the United States.
August 6, 2008
frogapplause commented on the word monkey spoon
Why monkey?
August 6, 2008
she commented on the word monkey spoon
OED says "Apparently so called on account of the shape of the spoon, although this is uncertain and disputed. Such spoons usually had a hooked stem with a front boss, and a relief image on the surface of the bowl appropriate to the occasion being celebrated."
For comparison, apostle spoon is listed — "old-fashioned silver spoons, the handles of which ended in figures of the Apostles; the usual present of sponsors at baptisms."
August 6, 2008
reesetee commented on the word monkey spoon
I wonder whether these are like love spoons?
August 6, 2008