noun Etymology: Middle English; akin to Old English crūse pitcher Date: 13th century a small vessel (as a jar or pot) for holding a liquid (as water or oil)
CRUSE
Meaning of CRUSE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012