Drinking-horn
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Drinking-horn is a noun meaning A drinking-vessel made from the horn of an animal.
Meaning
A drinking-vessel made from the horn of an animal.
Example Sentences
He put down his sword and helmet and took the drinking-horn that was served to him, and finished it.
In the middle of the room, there stood upon the ground a huge copper vessel half full of sweet mead, and by the side of it, a drinking-horn of pure gold.
Word Forms
- drinking-horns
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include horn, snuff-horn, rummer, drinking-cup, goblet, round.
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