quaich
Two-handled drinking vessel
A quaich is a shallow two-handled drinking cup, traditionally Scottish.
The distinctive twin handles—called lugs—allowed the cup to be passed between host and guest as a symbol of friendship and welcome.
Quaichs were originally carved from wood but later made from silver or pewter: They toasted with whisky from an antique quaich.
Small drinking container
- gobletStemmed drinking vessel
- chaliceOrnate ritual drinking vessel
- loving cupTwo-handled award vessel
- two-handledHaving paired grips
pewter · silver · porcelain · wooden · drinkware · tankard · beaker · flagon
Northern British nation
- HighlandsNamed elevated regions
- GaelicCeltic linguistic tradition
- tartanPatterned clan fabric
- clansRelated family groups
ceilidh · bagpipes · kilt · thistle · haggis · Burns Night · Highland Games · Culloden
Hospitable greeting offered
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- guestsPeople received hospitably
- generosityReadiness to give freely
- warmthHeat you feel
cordiality · sharing · fellowship · kinship · camaraderie · reception · gathering · hosting
Marriage rite and feast
- handfastingCeremonial binding of couples
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- vowsSolemn binding promises
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
ritual · exchange · union · bonding · celebration · commemoration · inauguration · dedication
cup
Small drinking container
- gobletStemmed drinking vessel
- chaliceOrnate ritual drinking vessel
- loving cupTwo-handled award vessel
two-handled · pewter · silver · porcelain · wooden · drinkware · tankard · beaker · flagon · stein
Scotland
Northern British nation
clans · ceilidh · bagpipes · kilt · thistle · haggis · Burns Night · Highland Games · Culloden · Jacobite
welcome
Hospitable greeting offered
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- guestsPeople received hospitably
- generosityReadiness to give freely
warmth · cordiality · sharing · fellowship · kinship · camaraderie · reception · gathering · hosting · feast
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
- handfastingCeremonial binding of couples
- toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor
- vowsSolemn binding promises
blessing · ritual · exchange · union · bonding · celebration · commemoration · inauguration · dedication · rite
scotch
Decisively put an end to
- dramSmall measure, liquid or weight
- single-maltUnblended Scottish whisky
- peatyContaining decomposed plant matter
Highland · Glenlivet · distillery · neat · cask · blended · barley · tasting · nosing · amber