Curnock

/ˈkɜrnɒk/ noun

Definition

A small drinking vessel or cup, typically made of wood or metal, used historically in Scottish and English households.

Etymology

From Old English and Middle English origins, related to German 'Krug' meaning jug; the word evolved from common Germanic root words for drinking vessels that were in everyday use.

Kelly Says

Curnocks appear frequently in medieval Scottish inventories and household records, revealing how even humble drinking cups were valued possessions that people passed down through generations.

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