flagon

noun4

1. •
   A large vessel resembling a jug, usually with a handle, lid, and spout, for serving drinks such as cider or wine at a table; specifically (Christianity), such a vessel used to hold the wine for the ritual of Holy Communion.

   • Did they coyn Piss-pots, Bowls, and Flaggons, / Int' Officers of Horse and Dragoons; / And into Pikes and Musqueteers / Stamp Beakers, Cups, and Porringers? — 1662
2. •
   A flagon and its contents; as much as fills such a vessel.

   • A pestilence on him for a madde rogue, a pourd a flagon of Renish on my head once; […] — 1599
3. •
   (no longer used) A large bottle for drinks such as beer, cider, or wine; also, a bottle with a cap used by travellers.

   • Bring forth your Flaggons (fill'd with sparkling Wine) / Whereon swolne Bacchvs, crowned with a Vine, / Is grauen, and fill out, / It well bestowing, / To eu'ry Man about, / In Goblets flowing: […] — 1619
4. •
   (no longer used) The amount that such a bottle holds, about 2 pints or 1 litre.