Associations to the word «Stoup»

Wiktionary

STOUP, noun. (obsolete) A bucket. [14th-20th c.]
STOUP, noun. (archaic) A mug or drinking vessel. [from 16th c.]
STOUP, noun. A receptacle for holy water, especially a basin set at the entrance of a church. [from 16th c.]

Dictionary definition

STOUP, noun. An archaic drinking vessel.
STOUP, noun. Basin for holy water.

Wise words

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