zarfhttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zarf_n%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_usezarf | zurf, n.
First published 1921; not fully revised

zarf | zurfnoun

  1. 1836–
    A cup-shaped holder for a hot coffee-cup, used in the Levant, usually of metal and of ornamental design.
    1. 1836
      The coffee-cup.., being without a handle, is placed within another cup (called zurf).
      E. W. Lane, Account of Manners & Customs of Modern Egyptians vol. I. v. 168
    2. 1854
      One brought coffee on a tray..and then came a man bringing to each of us a cup, well frothed up, and in a zarf, or outer cup.
      R. Curzon, Armenia 80
    3. 1978
      A diamond and emerald zarf, mounted in gold and silver, 19th century, 6·5 cm high.
      Times 2 May 13/3 (caption)

zarf, n. was first published in 1921; not fully revised.

zarf, n. was last modified in December 2024.