finger-bowl

finger-bowl (plural finger-bowls)

1. Alternative spelling of finger bowl.
   • 1904, Carolyn Wells, “A Tea Club Tea”, in Patty at Home, New York, N.Y.: Dodd, Mead & Company, →OCLC, pages 140–141:

     Small silver dishes of almonds, olives, and confectionery were dotted about, and finger-bowls with plates were set out on the side-table.