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Webster 1913 Edition

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Noun.

[F.

utensile

ustensile

, L.

utensile

, fr.

utensilis

that may be used, fit for use, fr.

uti

, p. p.

usus

, to use. See

Verb.

]

That which is used; an instrument; an implement; especially, an instrument or vessel used in a kitchen, or in domestic and farming business.

Wagons fraught with

utensils

of war.

Milton.

Noun.

[This seems to be formed on the participle of the L. utor.]

An instrument; that which is used; particularly, an instrument or vessel used in a kitchen, or in domestic and farming business.