a small vessel for holding water, such as was carried by Saul when on his night expedition after David, (1 Samuel 26:11,12,16) and by Elijah. (1 Kings 19:6)
·noun A cup or dish. II. Cruse ·noun A bottle for holding water, oil, honey, ·etc. ...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
A utensil; a flask or cup for holding water (1 Sam. 26:11, 12, 16; 1 Kings 19:6) or oil (1 Kings 17:...
Easton's Bible Dictionary