cruse

Meaning

Noun

• A small jar used to hold liquid, such as oil or water.
• An oil lamp or similar emblem.

Origin

• From Middle English crouse, from Old English crūse, from Proto-Germanic *krūsǭ, *krūsaz. Cognate with German Krause ("pot with a lid"), Icelandic krús ("jar, jug"). Merged with Middle English croo ("pot, pitcher"), from Old English crōg ("crock, pitcher, vessel"). More at crock.