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Ewer

Ewer Meaning & Definition
Ewer Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Ewer?

[n] an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring

Synonyms | Synonyms for Ewer: pitcher

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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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