CRESSET


Meaning of CRESSET in English

[ 'krɛsɪt ]

■ noun historical a metal container of oil, grease, wood, or coal set alight for illumination and typically mounted on a pole.

Origin

ME: from OFr., from craisse , var. of graisse 'oil, grease'.

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