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porringer

 

[ หˆpษ”หrษชndส’ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dining utensil

A porringer is a type of shallow bowl or dish that is typically used for serving food, especially soups or stews. It often has two handles and may be made from various materials, including metal, ceramic, or glass. Historically, porringers were used in both domestic and institutional settings for meals. They are often associated with traditional cooking and may be considered an antique or collectible item today.

Synonyms

bowl, dish, vessel

Examples of usage

  • She served the soup in a beautiful silver porringer.
  • The child ate porridge from a colorful porcelain porringer.
  • He collected antique porringers as a hobby.

Translations

Translations of the word "porringer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tigela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคŸเฅ‹เคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schรผssel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mangkuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะธัะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miska

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒœใ‚ฆใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bol

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tazรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kase

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋ฆ‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุนุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ miska

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ miska

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ข—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skleda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรกl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะฑะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™rin qab

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tazรณn

Etymology

The word 'porringer' originated in the late Middle English period, deriving from the Old French term 'porrein', which meant 'a kind of dish'. The evolution of the term can be traced back to the Latin 'porrigere', meaning 'to extend or to reach out', which reflects the dish's shallow, wide design allowing for easy serving and eating. Initially, porringers were crafted from materials like wood and clay, but as metalworking evolved, they began to be created from pewter and silver in wealthier households. Porringers became popular in England and colonial America, often personalized or made into decorative items for the dining table. The historical significance of porringers highlights their role in social customs and dining etiquette, embodying both functionality and artistry in tableware.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,141, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.