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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Cruet \Cru"et\, n. [Anglo-French cruet, a dim. from OF crue, cruie; of German or Celtic origin, and akin to E. crock an earthen vessel.] 1. A bottle or vessel; esp., a vial or small glass bottle for holding vinegar, oil, pepper, or the like for the table; a caster. --Swift. 2. (Eccl.) A vessel used to hold wine, oil, or water for the service of the altar. {Cruet stand}, a frame for holding cruets; a caster. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: cruet n : holds wine or oil or vinegar for the table [syn: {crewet}]
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