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costrel
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costrel, n. [CF. W. costrel, OF. costrel, LL. costrellum, a liquid measure, costrellus a wine cup.].
A bottle of leather, earthenware, or wood, having ears by which it was suspended at the side. [1913 Webster]
"A youth, that, following with a costrel, bore
The means of goodly welcome, flesh and wine." [1913 Webster]
The means of goodly welcome, flesh and wine." [1913 Webster]
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