Cresselle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cresselle is a noun meaning (historical) A wooden rattle formerly used as a substitute for a bell in the Roman Catholic church.
Meaning
(historical) A wooden rattle formerly used as a substitute for a bell in the Roman Catholic church.
Example Sentences
Analarin, a priest, spoke of boxwood rattles, which were used to announce the clergy from the ninth century. The crécelle, or 'cressel', was once used in Roman Catholic churches during Passion Week instead of a bell.
Word Forms
- cresselles
Synonyms for cresselle
Depending on context, synonyms include crotalum, clapper.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cresset, crenelet, campanella, crenelle, crotalum, crotale.
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