Tankard
/ˈtæŋ.kɚd/noun
A large drinking vessel, often with a handle and a lid.
Did you know?Tankard is probably related to a Germanic word family for tubs and casks, showing how everyday drinking vessels often began as ordinary storage containers.
Etymological Timeline
Early Germanic
Proto-Germanic
*tankō
“A tank, tub, or vessel for holding liquid”
Old French
Old French
tanquart / tancard
“A wooden vessel or tub”
Middle English
English
tankard
“A large drinking cup or mug”
Modern English
English
tankard
“A large drinking vessel, usually with a handle and sometimes a lid”