About The Word Flagon
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Flagon
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What's The Definition Of Flagon?
[n] a large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine)
Synonyms | Synonyms for Flagon: Related Terms | Find terms related to Flagon: See Also | vessel Flagon In Webster's Dictionary \Flag"on\, n. [F. flacon, for flascon, fr. OF. flasche,
from LL. flasco. See {Flask}.]
A vessel with a narrow mouth, used for holding and conveying
liquors. It is generally larger than a bottle, and of leather
or stoneware rather than of glass.
A trencher of mutton chops, and a flagon of ale.
--Macaulay.
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