Definition
costrel
noun
- a small flask or bottle, typically made of leather or earthenware, used for carrying liquids such as wine or water
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- The medieval traveler carried a costrel of wine tied to his belt.
- Soldiers in the field would fill their costrels with water before marching.
- The leather costrel was worn and cracked from years of use.
- She hung a small costrel from her shoulder as she worked in the vineyard.
- The costrel, once a common vessel, is now found mainly in museums.