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Etymology of the Latin word cuppa

the Latin word cuppa (bar of an oil press; axle; barrel, cask, tun)
derived from the Latin word cupa (bar of an oil press; axle; crooked handle; barrel, cask, vat; dancing-girl; female tavern-keeper and castanet-dancer; female vintner)

Derivations in other languages

Albanian kupë, English cup, French coupe, Portuguese copa, Spanish copa

Usage

Word found in Late Latin, Vulgar Latin



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