Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Tankard"

A: A tankard is a large mug made of wood or pewter, with a single handle. It is a rare word today, but you might see it in historical fiction or fantasy fiction.

A: A tankard is definitely for drinking, and generally for drinking beer or similar drinks. I’m not sure if I could tell you the difference between a “tankard” and a “stein”.

Mead is similar to beer, but made by fermenting honey instead of barley.