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Moustache Cup

Description

A moustache cup is a specialized cup with a built-in ledge or guard designed to keep a person's moustache dry while drinking, particularly during the Victorian era when elaborate facial hair was fashionable.

Senses

Noun: A cup with a protective ledge to prevent moustache hair from getting wet while drinking.

Usages

1. Popular Usage:

Many men with styled moustaches in the 19th century used the moustache cup to enjoy their beverages without getting their whiskers wet.

2. Local Usage:

In some communities, moustache cups are still used as novelty items by individuals with larger or more intricate moustaches.

Sample Sentences

Noun (Popular):

1. He sipped his tea from a delicate moustache cup to ensure his well-groomed moustache remained dry.
2. Victorian gentlemen often used moustache cups to maintain etiquette and keep their facial hair in perfect shape.

Noun (Local):

1. The local pub owner proudly displayed an assortment of moustache cups on the shelf as a tribute to the area's rich heritage.
2. As a member of the local moustache club, Gary always brought his moustache cup to meetings to protect his impressive handlebar moustache.

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