Definition of stoup
1a : a beverage container (such as a glass or tankard)b : flagon
2 : a basin for holy water at the entrance of a church
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Origin and Etymology of stoup
Middle English stowp, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse staup cup; akin to Old English stēap flagon
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: a container for holy water at the entrance of a church
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