costrel

Meanings

• noun

  A large earthenware or wooden container with two handles, used for carrying liquids, particularly cider or ale.

  - "Yr hyn a wnaeth costrel yn arbed i'r gwaelod o ffenestriad yr ynys."
  - "The costrel was carried by the man from the island to the window."

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Variants

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costrel , costrels , pilgrim bottle

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Etymology

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From Old English 'costrelle', from 'costre' meaning 'container'.

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Trivia

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1. The costrel was a common container used in medieval Europe for transporting liquids.

2. The costrel was also used as a measuring vessel, with different sizes indicating different quantities.

3. In some parts of Wales, the costrel is still used as a traditional symbol of hospitality and generosity.

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Related Concepts

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1. pitcher: A large, deep container with a handle, used for carrying liquids. Synonym of costrel.

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Culture

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In Welsh literature, the costrel is mentioned in the Mabinogion, a collection of Welsh mythological tales, as a container used by the character Gwydion. It is also used as a symbol of hospitality and generosity.

How to Memorize "costrel"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, round earthenware container with two handles, filled with a liquid such as cider or ale.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'costrel' with the image of a traditional Welsh pub or tavern.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'costrel' as 'Container Of Sippers's Refreshments'.

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