Finger-bowl

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of finger bowl. alt-of, alternative

    "Small silver dishes of almonds, olives, and confectionery were dotted about, and finger-bowls with plates were set out on the side-table."

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"Small silver dishes of almonds, olives, and confectionery were dotted about, and finger-bowls with plates were set out on the side-table."

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