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Meaning of cresset

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cresset

Pronunciation:/ˈkɹɛsɪt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A metal cup, suspended from a pole and filled with burning pitch etc; once used as portable illumination.

  2. (coopering) A small furnace or iron cage to hold fire for charring the inside of a cask, and making the staves flexible.