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jorum
[ jawr-uhm, johr- ]
noun
- a large bowl or container for holding drink.
- the contents of such a container:
a jorum of punch.
- a great quantity.
jorum
/ ˈdʒɔːrəm /
noun
- a large drinking bowl or vessel or its contents
a jorum of punch
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Word History and Origins
Origin of jorum1
First recorded in 1720–30; said to be named after Joram, who brought silver, gold, and brass bowls to David (2 Samuel 8:10)
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Word History and Origins
Origin of jorum1
C18: probably named after Jorum, who brought vessels of silver, gold, and brass to King David (II Samuel 8:10)
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Example Sentences
Inside the castle the great halls had been decorated, by order of King Jorum, in holly and mistletoe.
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King Jorum was a very big man, with a very big smile, and very big woollen boots.
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"More drink, I have a jorum of splendid sack in you cupboard," cried their host when the flagon was empty.
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King Jorum shook his head vigorously, although he was too happy to do anything but smile all the time.
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But Mason had to slip aside into the hotel bar and drink a mighty jorum of brandy before he could rejoin his friends.
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