costrel

cos·trel

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kos-truh l, kaw-struh l]
- /ˈkɒs trəl, ˈkɔ strəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kos-truh l, kaw-struh l]
- /ˈkɒs trəl, ˈkɔ strəl/

Definitions of costrel word

noun costrel a flask, usually of earthenware or leather 3
noun costrel a large bottle or flask with loops by which it can be hung 3
noun costrel a flask made of leather, earthenware, or wood, usually with an ear or ears by which to suspend it, as from the waist. 1
noun costrel (archaic) A bottle of leather, earthenware, or wood, having ears by which it was suspended at the side. 0

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Origin of costrel

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French costerel, equivalent to costier worn at the side (< Vulgar Latin *costārius; see costa, -ary) + -el diminutive suffix

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Parts of speech for Costrel

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costrel popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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