pony glass en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From the small size; see etymology of pony.
Meanings
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A small glass for alcoholic drinks.
I unlocked my deep drawer and got out my office bottle and two pony glasses.
1939, Raymond Chandler, The Big Sleep, Penguin, published 2011, page 64:
- (Australia) A quarter-pint glass (formerly 5 imperial fl oz, metrized to 140 ml).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pony glasses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |