drageoirn.
/ˈdraʒwɑː/ A sweetmeat-box; cf. dredge-box n. at dredge n.2 Compounds, and dredger n.2
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the world > food and drink > food > container for food > [noun] > chest, box, or bag > for sweets
dredge-box1525
candy box1799
bonbonnière1818
drageoir1861
chocolate box1865
1861 Our Eng. Home 73 On the buffet of a queen were placed three drageoirs of gold.
1884 Leisure Hour June 375/2 The drageoirs or comfit boxes, full of perfumed confectionery, were passed about.
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