Gowpen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡaʊpən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gowpen is a noun meaning (chiefly Scotland) A bowl made of the two hands cupped together.
Meaning
(chiefly Scotland) A bowl made of the two hands cupped together.
Example Sentences
it was ordered by Marina, who had it framed and set up in her bedroom next to a picture of her brother at twelve or fourteen clad in a bayronka (open shirt) and cupping a guinea pig in his gowpen (hollowed hands) […]
Word Forms
- gowpens
- gowpin
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include yepsen, whiskin, porringer, goblet, parting-cup, hobbock.
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