parting cup

Example Sentences

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On all sides the recruits were stopped by their friends, who came to shake hands or to share a parting cup.

From Black Forest Village Stories by Auerbach, Berthold

"Well, since you will not be 'of ours,'" said Fran�ois, "let us drink a parting cup, and say good-by, for I hear the bugle sounding the call."

From Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II by Lever, Charles James

"Nevertheless, we must have a parting cup," continued Salista.

From Black Diamonds by Jókai, Mór

Quando dormir partiamos, El Rey dijo, "Te am�mos Antesque al lecho vamos, let us take a parting cup!"

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various

A smaller parting cup should be used; the A size is suitable.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius