porringer

noun

por·​rin·​ger ˈpȯr-ən-jər 

ˈpär-

: a low usually metal bowl with a single and usually flat and pierced handle

Word History

Etymology

Middle English porrynger, alteration of potager, potynger, borrowed from Anglo-French potagier, from potage pottage + -ier -er entry 2

Note: See note at porridge.

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

porringer

noun

por·​rin·​ger ˈpȯr-ən-jər 

ˈpär-

: a low metal bowl or cup with a handle