CRUET


Meaning of CRUET in English

[ 'kru:ɪt ]

■ noun

1》 a small container or set of containers for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar for use at a dining table.

2》 (in church use) a small container for the wine or water to be used in the celebration of the Eucharist.

Origin

ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr., dimin. of OFr. crue 'pot', from Old Saxon krūka ; related to crock 2 .

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