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单词 costrel
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Definition of costrel in English:

costrel

noun ˈkɒstr(ə)l
historical
  • A small vessel for storing or carrying wine, ale, water, etc.; specifically a flask or bottle with an ear or ears for the insertion of cords by which it may be carried (also called pilgrim's bottle). Also: a small wooden keg, especially one used by farm labourers as a container for drinks (chiefly English regional in later use).

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in Sir Ferumbras. From Anglo-Norman costrel, Anglo-Norman and Middle French costerel (portable) container for liquids, flask, keg, probably an alteration (with suffix substitution: compare -rel) of costeret.

Definition of costrel in US English:

costrel

nounˈkɒstr(ə)l
historical
  • A small vessel for storing or carrying wine, ale, water, etc.; specifically a flask or bottle with an ear or ears for the insertion of cords by which it may be carried (also called pilgrim's bottle). Also: a small wooden keg, especially one used by farm labourers as a container for drinks (chiefly English regional in later use).

Origin

Late Middle English; earliest use found in Sir Ferumbras. From Anglo-Norman costrel, Anglo-Norman and Middle French costerel (portable) container for liquids, flask, keg, probably an alteration (with suffix substitution: compare -rel) of costeret.

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