gowpen

English

/ˈɡaʊpən/

noun
Definitions
  • (chiefly) A bowl made of the two hands cupped together.

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse gaupn (hollow made by cupped hands, cupped hands).

Origin

Old Norse

gaupn

Gloss

hollow made by cupped hands, cupped hands

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