Definition of stirrup cup
1
: a small serving of drink (as wine) taken by a rider about to depart
also
: the vessel in which it is served
2
: a farewell cup
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“Stirrup cup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stirrup%20cup. Accessed 16 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of stirrup cup was in 1681
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