COSTREL


Meaning of COSTREL in English

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

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