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Apostle spoon

noun

  1. a spoon having at the end of the handle the figure of one of the 12 apostles, formerly given as a christening present.

apostle spoon

noun

  1. a silver spoon with a figure of one of the Apostles on the handle
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Apostle spoon1

First recorded in 1605–15
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Example Sentences

Harriet put down the apostle-spoon in her hand and stared across at him.

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