Cruiskeen

/kruːˈʃiːn/ noun

Definition

A small drinking jug or pitcher, especially one used in Ireland for serving whiskey or other spirits.

Etymology

From Irish Gaelic 'cruiscín' (little jug or pot), with '-een' as the Irish diminutive suffix that entered English through contact with Irish speakers.

Kelly Says

This word carries Irish cultural weight—'cruiskeen' appears in the Irish song 'Cruiskeen Lawn' (1850s), where it becomes a symbol of Irish hospitality and the drinking culture.

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