tankard

[ tang-kerd ]

/ ˈtæŋ kərd /

a large drinking cup, usually with a handle and a hinged cover.

Origin of tankard

1275–1325; Middle English: bucket; compare Middle Dutch tanckaert, Middle French tanquart

tank truck, tank up, tank wagon, tanka, tankage, tankard, tanked, tanker, tankful, tankini, tankship

These letters gave the necessary evidence as to the genuineness of the boys descent and the tankard spoke for itself.

The Lady of the Forest |L. T. Meade
What Hugon said did not appear, or was confided to the depths of the tankard which the minister raised to his lips.

Audrey |Mary Johnston
Borkins slopped down his tankard of beer and wiped his mouth before replying.

The Riddle of the Frozen Flame |Mary E. Hanshew
When Mr. Buxton had finished his dish of roach and a tankard of ale, he looked up at Anthony, smiling.

By What Authority? |Robert Hugh Benson

Shortly afterwards mine host reappeared with a tankard of generous dimensions.

The Strollers |Frederic S. Isham

tankard

/ (ˈtæŋkəd) /

a large one-handled drinking vessel, commonly made of silver, pewter, or glass, sometimes fitted with a hinged lid
the quantity contained in a tankard

C14: related to Middle Dutch tankaert, French tanquart