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pannikin

/ˈpanɪkɪn/
noun
A small metal drinking cup.

Origin
Early 19th century: from pan, on the pattern of cannikin.

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Maybe the general could afford to carry china on campaign, but Lieutenant Jones was satisfied with a good pannikin and a tin plate.

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