pottle

Meaning

Noun

• A former unit of volume, equivalent to half a gallon, used for liquids and corn; a pot or drinking vessel of around this size.
• A watertight receptacle, typically for potato chips, yoghurt or other foodstuffs.
• A small pot or other receptacle, e.g. for strawberries.

Related

Similar words

• punnet

Origin

• From Middle English potell, potel, from Old French potel, diminutive of pot; see more at pot.