a shared drinking cup or goblet passed among people, especially used for toasts or ceremonies.
From French 'côteen' or related to the practice of co-drinking; possibly influenced by 'cote' (gathering place) and the suffix '-een'. It emphasized the communal aspect of drinking together.
Medieval feasts used shared cups not just for practicality but as a ritual of trust and unity—drinking from the same vessel meant you weren't being poisoned, which was a very real concern in royal courts!
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