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17 Mar 18 - 01:09 PM (#3911520) Subject: Folklore: question appropriate to the day From: GUEST,doryman in the song The Jug of Punch our hero sits down with his glass and spoon. What's the spoon for? |
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17 Mar 18 - 01:37 PM (#3911525) Subject: RE: Folklore: question appropriate to the day From: GUEST For stirring, getting at bits (of fruit or whatever is in it)? |
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17 Mar 18 - 02:19 PM (#3911527) Subject: RE: Folklore: question appropriate to the day From: GUEST,Ebor Fiddler You need the spoon to get the punch out of the bowl and into your glass!. Think Punch Ladle. |
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17 Mar 18 - 02:19 PM (#3911528) Subject: RE: Folklore: question appropriate to the day From: GUEST,Ed From http://www.dictionary.com: "a spoon having a pierced bowl and a barbed end for removing fruit, ice, etc., from punch." |