costrel

The English word “costrel” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

A bottle of earthenware, leather, or wood, having ears by which it was suspended at the side.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English costrel, from Old French costerel, modification of costeret. Compare Medieval Latin costrellum (“a liquid measure”), costrellus (“a wine cup”) and Welsh costrel.

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