caudle cup: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

No, though similar. A porringer is typically a shallow, single-handled bowl for porridge or broth. A caudle cup is deeper, often lidded, usually has two handles, and was specifically for the drink called caudle.

Caudle was a thick, warm drink typically made from wine or ale, mixed with gruel (strained oatmeal), sweetened, and spiced with ingredients like nutmeg or cinnamon. It was considered nourishing and medicinal.

The two handles allowed a sick or weak person to hold the warm cup securely with both hands. The lid helped retain heat and could be used to strain the gruel. The vessel's formality also reflected the social importance of the 'lying-in' period after childbirth.

Almost certainly not. It is a highly specialised historical term. Using it in normal conversation would likely cause confusion unless you are speaking with an antiques expert or historian.

A two-handled cup or bowl, often lidded, traditionally used for serving caudle (a warm, spiced, and sweetened gruel or wine drink).

Caudle cup is usually specialist, historical, antiquarian in register.

Caudle cup: in British English it is pronounced /ˈkɔːd(ə)l ˌkʌp/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈkɔːd(ə)l ˌkʌp/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.