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cruse

noun \ˈkrüz, ˈkrüs\

Definition of CRUSE

:  a small vessel (as a jar or pot) for holding a liquid (as water or oil)
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Origin of CRUSE

Middle English; akin to Old English crūse pitcher
First Known Use: 13th century

Rhymes with CRUSE

crouse, crus, deuce, douce, goose, juice, loose, moose, mousse, noose, nous, puce, rhus, ruse, Russ, schuss, Seuss, sluice, spruce, truce, use, Zeus

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  1. cruse
  2. widow's cruse
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