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Webster 1913 Edition


Cruet

Cru′et

(krṳ′ĕt)
,
Noun.
[Anglo-French
cruet
, a dim. from OF.
crue
,
cruie
; of German or Celtic origin, and akin to E.
crock
an earthen vessel.]
1.
A bottle or vessel; esp., a vial or small glass bottle for holding vinegar, oil, pepper, or the like, for the table; a caster.
Swift.
2.
(Eccl.)
A vessel used to hold wine, oil, or water for the service of the altar.

Webster 1828 Edition


Cruet

CRUET

,
Noun.
[See Cruse.] A vial or small glass bottle, for holding vinegar, oil, &c.