parting cup
Example Sentences
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The archon, "Master of the Feast," judging that its "glow" was "extinct," had risen to conclude it by crowning the parting cup.
From A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.) by Mrs. Sutherland Orr
A smaller parting cup should be used; the A size is suitable.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer
The "parting cup" of tea we took at Dr. Hepburn's, and from his windows had a full view of Fusiyama, that 421 looked out upon us once more in all his glory.
From From Egypt to Japan by Henry M. (Henry Martyn) Field
"Nevertheless, we must have a parting cup," continued Salista.
From Black Diamonds by Mór Jókai
Long before the dawn of early morning that jovial party drank a parting cup of cold tea, and, dispersing to their several homes, left the field in possession of the village curs.
From The Wild Man of the West A Tale of the Rocky Mountains by Archibald Webb
