COSTREL


Meaning of COSTREL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkäs-trəl ]

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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