CRUSE, n. See crucible. A small cup.
Take with thee a cruse of honey. 1 Kings 14 .
In New England, it is used chiefly or wholly for a small bottle or vial for vinegar, called a vinegar-cruse.
CRUSE, n. See crucible. A small cup.
Take with thee a cruse of honey. 1 Kings 14 .
In New England, it is used chiefly or wholly for a small bottle or vial for vinegar, called a vinegar-cruse.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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