Definition
costrels
noun
- Plural of costrel; small bottles or flasks, typically made of leather or earthenware, used historically for carrying liquids such as wine or water.
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- Medieval travelers carried costrels filled with wine on their journeys.
- The soldiers were issued costrels to hold water during their march.
- Archaeologists discovered several earthenware costrels in the ancient settlement.
- Leather costrels were common among pilgrims in the Middle Ages.
- The merchant sold costrels at the market for carrying ale and cider.