Flagon

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: en, /flæɡən/
• Rhymes: -en, -æɡən

Origin

From , variation of , from , from flascōnem, accusative of flascō "flask, bottle, container", from flaska "flask, bottle" from , from , from the practice of plaiting or wrapping bottles in straw casing. Akin to (), (), . .

Full definition of flagon

Noun

1. A large bottle for drinks such as beer, cider, or wine.
• Irving Sketch Book|title=Rip Van Winkle|pages=75–76|pageref=76|passage=He was naturally a thirsty soul, and was soon tempted to repeat the draught. One taste provoked another, and he reiterated his visits to the flagon so often, that at length his senses were overpowered, his eyes swam in his head, his head gradually declined, and he fell into a deep sleep. ... the flagon—"Oh ! that flagon ! that wicked flagon !" thought Rip—"What excuse shall I make to Dame Van Winkle?"
2. The amount that such a bottle holds, about 1.13 litres.
3. A large vessel, usually with a handle, lid, and spout, for drinks such as cider or wine.
• 2003, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, & Peter Jackson, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 00:14:12:Merry and Pippin: You can drink your fancy ales
  You can drink 'em by the flagon
  But the only brew for the brave and true
  Comes from The Green Dragon