Cruse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɹuːs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cruse is a noun meaning (religion, heraldry or archaic) A small jar used to hold liquid, such as oil or water.
Meaning
(religion, heraldry or archaic) A small jar used to hold liquid, such as oil or water.
More Meanings
- (now uncommon) An oil lamp; a crusy.
Example Sentences
He had dipped ungenerously into a generous mother’s purse; basely and recklessly spilt her little cruse.
With a thought I tooke for Maudline & a cruse of cockle pottage. with a thing thus tall, skie blesse you all: I befell into this dotage.
Word Forms
- cruses
- cruise
- cruze
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include olla, cruet, cruisie, crutcher, crug, crock.
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