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Meaning of GOBLET

Pronunciation:  'gâblit

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
  2. [n]  a drinking glass with a base and stem
 
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 Synonyms: chalice
 
 See Also: cup, drinking glass, glass, grail, Holy Grail, Sangraal

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Gob"let\, n. [F. gobelet, LL. gobeletus, gobellus; cf.
L. cupa tub, cask. See {Cupel}.]
A kind of cup or drinking vessel having a foot or standard,
but without a handle.
      We love not loaded boards and goblets crowned.
                                               --Denham.
 
Dream Dictionary
 
 Definition: Dreaming that you are drinking water from a goblet, foretells of unfavorable business affairs. Seeing an ancient goblet in your dream means that you will receive benefits and favors from strangers.
 
Easton Bible Dictionary
 
 Definition: 

a laver or trough for washing garments. In Cant. 7:2, a bowl or drinking vessel, a bowl for mixing wine; in Ex. 24:6, a sacrificial basin. (See CUP.)

 
Thesaurus Terms
 
 Related Terms: beaker, blackjack, bowl, chalice, coffee cup, eggcup, glass, highball glass, horn, jigger, loving cup, mug, noggin, pony, schooner, schooper, shell, shot glass, stein, tankard, tassie, teacup, tumbler, wineglass
 

 

 

 

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