Pronunciation: ' käs-tr ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin & Anglo-French; Medieval Latin costrellus, from Anglo-French *costrel, from costere side, from coste rib, side ― more at COAST
Date: 14th century
: a flat usually earthenware container for liquids with loops through which a belt or cord may be passed for easy carrying ― called also pilgrim bottle