Definition

A large bowl used for serving punch, often with a notched or scalloped edge where cups can be hung.

Example

At the party, they served the fruit punch in a beautiful monteith.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a monteith before?

No, I haven't! What's a monteith?

It's a large punch bowl with a notched rim for hanging cups.

That sounds really cool! I’d love to have one for parties.

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Root Explanation

Monteith is derived from the name of a Scottish nobleman, Monteith, who is associated with a type of drinking vessel. The term is believed to have originated from the Old French word *monteth*, meaning a type of bowl or basin, which is related to the word *mont*, meaning mountain. The word 'monteith' refers to a specific style of bowl used for cooling wine or other beverages.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bowl' or 'basin' used for cooling drinks, which connects to the name Monteith, a Scottish nobleman associated with this type of vessel.

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