First Known Use: 1522
Dictionary
porringer
noun por·rin·ger \-ən-jər\
Definition of PORRINGER
: a low usually metal bowl with a single and usually flat and pierced handle
See porringer defined for kids ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of PORRINGER
alteration of Middle English potager, potynger, from Anglo-French potageer, from potage pottage
Learn More About PORRINGER
Browse
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up porringer? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).