Stoup
noun
A big container or vessel used to hold liquid.
She filled the stoup with fresh water from the well.

noun
A small container or bowl for holy water in a church.
The priest dipped his fingers in the stoup and blessed the congregation.

Often appears as...
- holy stoup
- church stoup
Usage tips
Religious
noun
A big container or vessel used to hold liquid.
She filled the stoup with fresh water from the well.

noun
A small container or bowl for holy water in a church.
The priest dipped his fingers in the stoup and blessed the congregation.

Often appears as...
- holy stoup
- church stoup
Usage tips
Religious
Definition 1 of 2

Archaic Usage
The word 'stoup' is old-fashioned and not common in modern English, but may appear in historical texts.

Reading medieval literature, one often encounters a 'stoup of ale'.
Large Size
'Stoup' implies a container of significant size, often more than just a cup or mug.

The villagers used a wooden stoup to collect rainwater.
Liquid Holder
Typically, a 'stoup' holds liquids, which can be for drinking or other purposes.

He poured the cider into a rustic stoup before serving.
Archaic Usage
The word 'stoup' is old-fashioned and not common in modern English, but may appear in historical texts.

Reading medieval literature, one often encounters a 'stoup of ale'.
Large Size
'Stoup' implies a container of significant size, often more than just a cup or mug.

The villagers used a wooden stoup to collect rainwater.
Liquid Holder
Typically, a 'stoup' holds liquids, which can be for drinking or other purposes.

He poured the cider into a rustic stoup before serving.
Archaic Usage
The word 'stoup' is old-fashioned and not common in modern English, but may appear in historical texts.

Reading medieval literature, one often encounters a 'stoup of ale'.
Large Size
'Stoup' implies a container of significant size, often more than just a cup or mug.

The villagers used a wooden stoup to collect rainwater.
Liquid Holder
Typically, a 'stoup' holds liquids, which can be for drinking or other purposes.

He poured the cider into a rustic stoup before serving.
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