porringer

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PEPIN: A Tale of Twelfth Night "This retelling of an old Twelfth Night romance is a creation almost as perfect as her 'Christmas Porringer.'"

From Queen Hildegarde by Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe

The author is aware there exists a legitimate rhyme for Porringer, but believes a match for governor lies still in the terra incognita of allowable rhythm.

From Punch, or the London Charivari. Volume 1, July 31, 1841 by Various

There are few Oliverians here, and they are like Win-Grace Porringer, in whom zeal hath eaten up discretion.

From Prisoners of Hope A Tale of Colonial Virginia by Johnston, Mary

Porringer closed his book and restored it to his bosom.

From Prisoners of Hope A Tale of Colonial Virginia by Johnston, Mary

You and Porringer are to go to Godwyn's after that new sail for the Nancy.

From Prisoners of Hope A Tale of Colonial Virginia by Johnston, Mary