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Definition of Flagon
1. Noun. A large metal or pottery vessel with a handle and spout; used to hold alcoholic beverages (usually wine).
Definition of Flagon
1. n. A vessel with a narrow mouth, used for holding and conveying liquors. It is generally larger than a bottle, and of leather or stoneware rather than of glass.
Definition of Flagon
1. Noun. A large bottle for drinks such as wine or cider. ¹
2. Noun. The amount that such a bottle holds, about 1.13 litres. ¹
3. Noun. A large vessel usually with a handle, spout and lid, for drinks such as wine or cider. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Flagon
1. a large bulging bottle [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Flagon
Literary usage of Flagon
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the Somersetshire Archaeological and Natural History Society (1904)
"Yatton, flagon. 1725 Stone Easton, paten. 1730 Farrington Gurney, salver. ...
1774 Winscombe. flagon. 1775 Nailsea, flagon 1776 Claverton, paten. ..."
2. The Gentleman's Magazine (1855)
"The statement about the flagon is quite wrong. The inscription upon it shows that
it was the entire gift of Nicolas Ferrar, who conceals his name with ..."
3. Old English Plate: Ecclesiastical, Decorative, and Domestic : Its Makers and by Wilfred Joseph Cripps (1894)
"... and the usual tankard pattern comes in which has ever since been used and is
so familiar. A rare example of an upright-sided plain tankard-flagon is at ..."
4. Poems of Rural Life, in the Dorset Dialect: With a Dissertation and Glossary by William Barnes (1844)
"Well thee sha't veel upon thy chops and snout. BOB. Come on then, Samel, let's
jist have oone bout. WHER WE DID KIP OUR flagon. ..."
5. Memorials of St. James's Palace by Edgar Sheppard (1894)
"A similar upright flagon ; bears only a maker's mark. which is also found on a
similar tankard-flagon at Kensing- SILVER GILT flagon, Hj IN. HIGH. ..."
6. The Antiquary by Edward Walford, John Charles Cox, George Latimer Apperson (1890)
"The flagon is cruet-shaped, and has a cross surmounting the lid. ... There are
also there a flagon and paten by Paul Lamerie, and a silver oblong box with ..."
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