Beak"er (bēk"ẽr), n. [OE.
biker; akin to Icel. bikarr, Sw. bägare, Dan.
baeger, G. becher, It. bicchiere; -- all fr. LL.
bicarium, prob. fr. Gr. bi^kos wine jar, or perh. L.
bacar wine vessel. Cf. Pitcher a jug.] 1.
A large drinking cup, with a wide mouth, supported on a foot or
standard.
2. An open-mouthed, thin glass vessel, having a
projecting lip for pouring; -- used for holding solutions requiring
heat. Knight.