rum·mer

(rŭm′ər)

A large drinking cup or glass.

[German Römer, from Dutch roemer, from roem, praise, from Middle Dutch.]

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rummer

(ˈrʌmə)

a drinking glass, typically having an ovoid bowl on a short stem

[C17: from Dutch roemer a glass for drinking toasts, from roemen to praise]

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rum•mer

(ˈrʌm ər)

n.

a large drinking glass or cup.

[1645–55; < Dutch roemer large wine glass, especially for Rhine wine, perhaps derivative of roemen to praise (as in drinking a toast)]

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rummer - a large drinking glass (ovoid bowl on a stem) for drinking toasts

drinking glass, glass - a container for holding liquids while drinking

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