About The Word Ewer
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Ewer
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What's The Definition Of Ewer?
[n] an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring
Synonyms | Synonyms for Ewer: pitcher Related Terms | Find terms related to Ewer: See Also | cream pitcher | creamer | vessel Ewer In Webster's Dictionary \Ew"er\, n. [OF. ewer, euwier, prop. a water carrier, F.
['e]vier a washing place, sink, aigui[`e]re ewer, L.
aquarius, adj., water carrying, n., a water carrier, fr. aqua
water; akin to Goth. ahwa water, river, OHG, aha, G. au, aue,
meadow. [root]219. Cf. {Aquarium}, {Aquatic}, {Island}.]
A kind of widemouthed pitcher or jug; esp., one used to hold
water for the toilet.
Basins and ewers to lave her dainty hands. --Shak.
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